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

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy

Active
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Pooda Houlas are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Brown

Blue
Hazel

Black

Black

Black
Red
Cream
Blue
Silver
White

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Blue
Silver
White

Afghan Hounds are known for their coat length.

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

Straight

Curly

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 Pooda Houla can have a litter of 8-12 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.

Pooda Houlas 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
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination

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

Pooda Houla has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Pooda Houlas sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

Pooda Houlas 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 Pooda Houla, it's at least 10 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 Pooda Houlas 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 Pooda Houla requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Pooda Houla is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Pooda Houla is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Pooda Houlas have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Pooda Houlas are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Pooda Houlas make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Pooda Houlas are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Pooda Houlas 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.

Pooda Houlas are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Pooda Houlas are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.