Comparison: Afghan Hound and Whippet

Afghan Hound and Whippet 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
Whippet
Photo: Winky, CC BY 2.0, source
Afghan HoundWhippet
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originAfghanistanUnited Kingdom
CategoryGiantMedium
Height at withers63–74 cm44–51 cm
Weight20–27 kg12–15 kg
Life span12–14 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Long silky coat and a topknot
  • Aristocratic proud carriage
  • Ring-curled tail tip and a refined head
  • Medium sighthound, 44-51 cm
  • Short smooth coat of any colour
  • Rose ears
CoatLong, silky, fine coat.Short, fine coat, all colours.
PurposeAn ancient Afghan sighthound bred for hunting in rough mountain terrain.A smaller English sighthound bred for racing and rabbit coursing by miners; the ´poor man's racehorse´.

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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.