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

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

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy

Alert
Courageous
Bold
Loyal

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

Plott Hounds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Plott Hounds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

saluki (persian greyhound)

Bloodhound, Cur, Hanoverian Schweisshunden

ancient times

1750

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

Hound (AKC:2006)
Scenthound (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Red
Cream
Blue
Silver
White

Brindle
Black

Afghan Hounds are known for their coat length.

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

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

Plott Hounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Afghan Hound breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Plott Hound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Gastric Torsion

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

Hip Dysplasia

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

Hip X-Rays

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

Plott Hounds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Plott Hounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Plott Hounds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Afghan Hound minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Plott Hound drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

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

Plott Hounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Plott Hound 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

Chase, Explore, Tug-of-war, Run, Hunt, Walking, Hide & Seek, Cuddle, Walk, Fetch, Cuddling, Playdate, Go to Park, Bath time, Groom, Play

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 Plott Hound, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Plott Hound 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.

Plott Hound 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

Slicker Brush
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 51-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Plott Hound feed 2 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 Plott Hound 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 Plott Hound 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.

Plott Hound has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

The Plott Hound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Plott Hounds 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.

Plott Hounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.