Comparison: Afghan Hound and Saluki

Afghan Hound and Saluki 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
Saluki
Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Afghan HoundSaluki
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originAfghanistanIran
CategoryGiantLarge
Height at withers63–74 cm58–71 cm
Weight20–27 kg16–30 kg
Life span12–14 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Long silky coat and a topknot
  • Aristocratic proud carriage
  • Ring-curled tail tip and a refined head
  • Lean and graceful with feathering on ears and tail
  • Long thin legs, slim body
  • Colours from cream to black, often solid
CoatLong, silky, fine coat.Smooth coat with feathering on ears and tail.
PurposeAn ancient Afghan sighthound bred for hunting in rough mountain terrain.An ancient Middle Eastern sighthound hunting gazelles in the desert; one of the oldest domesticated dog breeds.

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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.