Breed Comparison: Afghan Hound Versus Cavachon

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Afghan Hound Versus Cavachon: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon? 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 Cavachon 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 Cavachon.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon 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 Cavachon. 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 Cavachon.

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 Cavachon.

Afghan Hound versus Cavachon: Overview

A very important difference between the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afghan Hound is a large-sized dog while the Cavachon 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 Cavachon belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Afghan Hound versus Cavachon: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Afghan Hound to the Cavachon 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 Cavachon

Factor Afghan Hound Cavachon
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 2/5
Easy To Train 1/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
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 13 inches
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Weight 50 to 60 pounds 15 to 35 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $2290 $2190
Price Range $1912 – $2500 $1800 – $2500
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
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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 Cavachon. 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 Cavachon is 87 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cavachon is a better pet than the Afghan Hound. So, you should get the Cavachon!

    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 Cavachon 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 Cavachon

    Below is a list of where the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon are most different:

    • Afghan Hounds are not prone to gaining weight easily. However, Cavachons gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
    • Afghan Hounds are not easy to train. However, Cavachons are very easy to train.
    • Afghan Hounds are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Cavachons are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Cavachons do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon

    The Afghan Hound and the Cavachon are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon are most similar:

    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon are very playful.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.

    Size Comparison of Afghan Hound versus Cavachon

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afghan Hound and the Cavachon.

    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, Cavachons weigh 15 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Cavachons are 12 to 13 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Afghan Hound versus Cavachon

    The lifespan of Afghan Hounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Afghan Hounds is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Cavachons is between 10 to 15 years . The average lifespan of Cavachons is 12.5 years.

    Cavachons live longer than Afghan Hounds.

    Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of Cavachon

    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 Cavachon puppy is $2190. The price of the Cavachon typically ranges from $1800 – $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 262 Cavachon puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Afghan Hound is more expensive than the Cavachon.

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Afghan Hound and Cavachon. For different price points, the charts show how many Afghan Hound puppies or how many Cavachon 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 Afghan Hounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cavachons

    A breakdown of the prices of Cavachons

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Afghan Hound puppy or the Cavachon 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Cavachon

    Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Cavachons do not like to be left alone.

    Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Cavachons?

    Afghan Hounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Cavachons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Cavachon

    Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Cavachons do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Cavachon?

    Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Cavachons require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Cavachon?

    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.

    Cavachons 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 Cavachons?

    Afghan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Cavachons bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Cavachons Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Cavachons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. Cavachon

    Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Cavachons do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Cavachons Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Cavachons 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 Cavachon?

    Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Cavachons get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Cavachons?

    Afghan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Cavachons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Cavachons?

    Afghan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Cavachons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Cavachon?

    Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.

    Cavachons are very easy to train.

    Is the Afghan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Cavachon?

    Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Cavachons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afghan Hound or the Cavachon?

    Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.

    Cavachons are very good for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Cavachon. 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 Cavachon better suits you and your family.