Comparison: Afghan Hound and Greyhound

Afghan Hound and Greyhound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Afghan Hound
Photo: Flickr user Esparta, CC BY 2.0, source
Greyhound
Photo: Vincent Eisfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Afghan HoundGreyhound
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originAfghanistanUnited Kingdom
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers63–74 cm68–76 cm
Weight20–27 kg27–40 kg
Life span12–14 years10–14 years
Recognition features
  • Long silky coat and a topknot
  • Aristocratic proud carriage
  • Ring-curled tail tip and a refined head
  • Aerodynamic lean build with a deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, rose ears
  • Long, sabre-like tail
CoatLong, silky, fine coat.Short, fine, close coat.
PurposeAn ancient Afghan sighthound bred for hunting in rough mountain terrain.An ancient British sighthound for racing and hare coursing; the fastest dog, over 65 km/h.

Breed page: Afghan Hound · Breed page: Greyhound

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.