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 Frenchie Staff is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Attentive
Tenacious
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright

Afghan Hounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Frenchie Staffs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Cream
Blue
Silver
White

Brindle
White
Cream
Fawn
Gray

Afghan Hounds are known for their coat length.

Frenchie Staffs 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.

A Frenchie Staff can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Frenchie Staffs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

Cataracts
Skin Allergies

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

X-Rays
Ultrasound
Ocular Tests
Blood Work and Urine Tests
Echocardiogram Tests
Full Body Examination

Afghan Hound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Frenchie Staff has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

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

Walking, Running

Belly rubs, Catch treats, Frisbee, Times together, Fetch, Chase, Walks, Playing fetch, Running, Tug-of-war, Hiking, Playdate, Bike ride, Walk, Run, Go to Beach, Play, Nap, Chasing dad, Off-leash, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Going for walks

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 Frenchie Staff, it's at least 9 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 Frenchie Staffs usually need at least 120 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 Frenchie Staff has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Frenchie Staff should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Frenchie Staff 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 a Frenchie Staff 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.

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

Frenchie Staffs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Afghan Hounds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Frenchie Staff is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Frenchie Staffs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Afghan Hounds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Frenchie Staffs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Frenchie Staffs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Afghan Hounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Frenchie Staffs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.