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

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Fearless
Good-natured

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

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

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Rottweiler, Afghan Hound

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club

ancient times

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Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Cream
Blue
Silver
White

Black
Gray
Brown

Afghan Hounds are known for their coat length.

Rottafs 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 Rottaf 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.

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

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

Cataracts
Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

X-Rays
Eye examination
Full Body Physical Examination
Thyroid Panel

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

Rottafs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Rottaf 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.

Rottafs 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.

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

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 Rottaf, 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 Rottafs usually need at least 30 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 Rottaf requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Rottaf 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
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Rottaf 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 Rottaf 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.

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

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

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

The Rottaf 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.

Rottafs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Rottafs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

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

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