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

Vizsla has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

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

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy

Affectionate
Energetic
Intelligent
Protective
Cheerful
Gentle
Playful
Quiet
Easygoing
Companionable
Lively
Friendly
Evenly Tempered
Trainable
Willing

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

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

saluki (persian greyhound)

Turkish Yellow Dog, Transylvanian Hound, Weimaraner

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

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

ancient times

Middle Ages

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

Sporting (AKC:1960)
Gun Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Brown

Black
Red
Cream
Blue
Silver
White

Fawn
Red

Afghan Hounds are known for their coat length.

Vizslas 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 Vizsla can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Lymphoma
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

Allergies
Bacterial and Viral Infections

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

Blood Test
Heart
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

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

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

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

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

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

Vizslas 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.

While Vizsla dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Walking, Running

Fetch, Tug-of-war, Pulling, Saying hi, Walking, Petting, Boat ride, Run, Swim, Hunt, Tracking, Sniffing, Dog Parks, Cuddle, Play, Belly rubs, Jumping, Kisses, Running, Kissing, Chewing, Cuddling, Ball chasing, Power walking, Playing chase, Fetching, Casual walking, Skateboarding, Hiking, Frisbee

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.

Vizslas 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 Vizsla, it's at least 14 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 Vizslas usually need at least 90 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 Vizsla 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.

Vizsla 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

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

The average cost of a Vizsla 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 Vizsla 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.

Vizsla is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Vizslas can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

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

Vizslas 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.

Vizslas 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.

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