Afghan Hound has low obesity risk, but needs exercise and food monitoring for optimal health.

Azawakh has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Afghan Hounds are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Azawakh is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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Dignified
Independent
Clownish
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Attentive
Refined
Loyal
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Rugged

Avoid Afghan Hounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose an Azawakh if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Afghan Hounds are known for their coat length.

Azawakhs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

An Afghan Hound can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Azawakh can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Afghan Hounds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Azawakhs may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

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Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

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Afghan Hounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Azawakhs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Afghan Hounds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Azawakhs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Afghan Hounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Azawakhs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Afghan Hounds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Azawakh dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Afghan Hound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Azawakh dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Afghan Hounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Azawakhs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afghan Hound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Azawakh, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Afghan Hounds usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Azawakhs usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Afghan Hounds have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Azawakh is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Afghan Hound should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

In general Azawakh should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

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The average cost of an Afghan Hound is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of an Azawakh is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Hound is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Azawakh is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Afghan Hound is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Azawakhs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Azawakhs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Afghan Hounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Azawakhs are not the best choice for families with kids.

Afghan Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Azawakhs are not cat friendly.

Afghan Hounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Azawakhs are not very stranger friendly.