Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Afghan Hound Versus American Hairless Terrier: Introduction
- Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier: Overview
- Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier
- Size Comparison of Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier
- Lifespan of Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier
- Temperament of the Afghan Hound Versus the American Hairless Terrier
- Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of American Hairless Terrier
- Health Problems of Afghan Hound versus Health Problems of American Hairless Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier
- Do Afghan Hounds shed more than American Hairless Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the American Hairless Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the American Hairless Terrier?
- Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the American Hairless Terrier?
- Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about American Hairless Terriers?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can American Hairless Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. American Hairless Terrier
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can American Hairless Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the American Hairless Terrier?
- Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about American Hairless Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and American Hairless Terriers?
- Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the American Hairless Terrier?
- Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Afghan Hound Versus American Hairless Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Afghan Hound and for the American Hairless Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Afghan Hound or the American Hairless Terrier.
Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afghan Hound is a large-sized dog while the American Hairless Terrier is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Afghan Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
On the other hand, the American Hairless Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Afghan Hound to the American Hairless Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier
| Factor | Afghan Hound | American Hairless Terrier |
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| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 13 to 16 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder | 12 to 16 inches |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 50 to 60 pounds | 10 to 16 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 14.5 years |
| Average Price | $2290 | $1840 |
| Price Range | $1912 – $2500 | $1625 – $2000 |
| Temperament Score | 72.7 percent | 83.3 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Afghan Hound in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the American Hairless Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Afghan Hound is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the American Hairless Terrier is 82 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the American Hairless Terrier is a better pet than the Afghan Hound. So, you should get the American Hairless Terrier!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier
Below is a list of where the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier are most different:
- Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, American Hairless Terriers are very easy to groom.
- Afghan Hounds are not prone to gaining weight easily. However, American Hairless Terriers gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
- Afghan Hounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, American Hairless Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
- Afghan Hounds can tolerate cold weather. However, American Hairless Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier
The Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier are most similar:
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier do not like to be left alone.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier are not very friendly towards strangers.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier get along well with other dogs.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier are highly intelligent.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier are very playful.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
- Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
Size Comparison of Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier.
Afghan Hounds weigh 50 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Afghan Hounds are 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, American Hairless Terriers weigh 10 to 16 pounds when fully grown. American Hairless Terriers are 12 to 16 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier
The lifespan of Afghan Hounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Afghan Hounds is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of American Hairless Terriers is between 13 to 16 years. The average lifespan of American Hairless Terriers is 14.5 years.
American Hairless Terriers live longer than Afghan Hounds.
Temperament of the Afghan Hound Versus the American Hairless Terrier
The American Hairless Terrier has a better temperament than the Afghan Hound.
This is because the temperament score for the American Hairless Terrier is 83.3 percent while the temperament score for the Afghan Hound is 72.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 72.7 percent, the Afghan Hound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 83.3 percent, the American Hairless Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 165 Afghan Hounds and 6 American Hairless Terriers.
Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of American Hairless Terrier
The average price of the Afghan Hound puppy is $2290. The price of the Afghan Hound typically ranges from $1912 – $2500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 14 Afghan Hound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the American Hairless Terrier puppy is $1840. The price of the American Hairless Terrier typically ranges from $1625 – $2000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 6 American Hairless Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Afghan Hound is more expensive than the American Hairless Terrier.
The charts below show the price distribution for the Afghan Hound and American Hairless Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Afghan Hound puppies or how many American Hairless Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Afghan Hounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of American Hairless Terriers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Afghan Hound puppy or the American Hairless Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Health Problems of Afghan Hound versus Health Problems of American Hairless Terrier
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the American Hairless Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Afghan Hound.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the American Hairless Terrier than for the Afghan Hound.
3 health tests are recommended for Afghan Hound while 9 tests are recommended for the American Hairless Terrier.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Afghan Hounds and in American Hairless Terriers.
Afghan Hound Health Problems
Afghan Hounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Afghan Hound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Afghan Hound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Afghan Hound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Afghan Hounds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Afghan Hounds here.
American Hairless Terrier Health Problems
American Hairless Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing American Hairless Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a American Hairless Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your American Hairless Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen American Hairless Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for American Hairless Terriers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier
Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.
American Hairless Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Afghan Hounds shed more than American Hairless Terriers?
Afghan Hounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
American Hairless Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the American Hairless Terrier
Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
American Hairless Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the American Hairless Terrier?
Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
American Hairless Terriers are very easy to groom.
Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the American Hairless Terrier?
Afghan Hounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
American Hairless Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about American Hairless Terriers?
Afghan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
American Hairless Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can American Hairless Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.
American Hairless Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. American Hairless Terrier
Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
American Hairless Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can American Hairless Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.
American Hairless Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the American Hairless Terrier?
Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.
American Hairless Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about American Hairless Terriers?
Afghan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
American Hairless Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and American Hairless Terriers?
Afghan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
American Hairless Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the American Hairless Terrier?
Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.
American Hairless Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Is the Afghan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the American Hairless Terrier?
Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.
American Hairless Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afghan Hound or the American Hairless Terrier?
Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.
American Hairless Terriers are OK for new dog owners.
Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Afghan Hound and the American Hairless Terrier better suits you and your family.