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

Miniature Bull Terrier tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

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 Miniature Bull Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy

Courageous
Outright
Tempered
Playful
Energetic
Loving
Stubborn

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

Miniature Bull Terriers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

saluki (persian greyhound)

terrier, bullmastiff

ancient times

1800s

Sporting (AKC:1926)
Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1991 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Cream
Blue
Silver
White

Black
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Afghan Hounds are known for their coat length.

Miniature Bull Terriers have short coats.

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 Miniature Bull Terrier can have a litter of 11-14 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.

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

Miniature Bull Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Deafness (Whites)
Kidney Problems

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Corneal Opacities
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

Eye
Hearing (Whites)
Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Miniature Bull Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Miniature Bull Terrier 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.

Miniature Bull Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Miniature Bull Terrier 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.

Miniature Bull Terrier 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.

Walking, Running

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Watching tv, Tug-of-war, Run, Dog Parks, Running

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 Miniature Bull Terrier, it's at least 6 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 Miniature Bull Terriers usually need at least 60 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 Miniature Bull Terrier 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.

Miniature Bull Terrier 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
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 44-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Afghan Hound feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 25-33 pound (11 - 15 kg) Miniature Bull Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Miniature Bull Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 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 Miniature Bull Terrier is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 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.

Miniature Bull Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Miniature Bull Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Miniature Bull Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Miniature Bull Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Miniature Bull Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Afghan Hounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Miniature Bull Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Miniature Bull Terriers may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.