Differences and Similarities between the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound.

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Afghan Hound versus Ibizan Hound

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Afghan Hound Versus Ibizan Hound: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound 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 Ibizan Hound.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound 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 Ibizan Hound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound.

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 Ibizan Hound

Afghan Hound versus Ibizan Hound

Afghan Hound versus Ibizan Hound: Overview

A very important difference between the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afghan Hound is a large-sized dog while the Ibizan Hound is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound are Hound Dogs. This means both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound 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.

Afghan Hound versus Ibizan Hound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Afghan Hound to the Ibizan Hound 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.

Factor Afghan Hound Ibizan Hound
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 1/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Height 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
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 5/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Weight 50 to 60 pounds 45 to 50 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $2390 No Data
Price Range $2250 – $2500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
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  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 105 160
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 79 53

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org

    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 Ibizan Hound. 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 a Afghan Hound is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Ibizan Hound is 84 out of 125.

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

    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 Ibizan Hound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Afghan Hound versus Ibizan Hound

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound

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

  • Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Ibizan Hounds are very easy to groom.
  • Afghan Hounds can tolerate cold weather. However, Ibizan Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    • The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound

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

  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound are very playful.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound 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 Ibizan Hound can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Ibizan Hound

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

    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, Ibizan Hounds weigh 45 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Ibizan Hounds are 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Adopting the Afghan Hound versus Adopting the Ibizan Hound

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Afghan Hounds and many Ibizan Hounds are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Afghan Hound named Sam that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Afghan Hounds like Sam on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Afghan Hounds, Ibizan Hounds are also available for adoption. For example, Ibizan Hounds (Nationally Located) is a Male Ibizan Hound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Ibizan Hounds like Ibizan Hounds (Nationally Located) that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Also Tango, an adorable Male Ibizan Hound on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    You can find more Afghan Hounds and Ibizan Hounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Afghan Hound versus the Intelligence of the Ibizan Hound

    Afghan Hound Ibizan Hound
    Intelligence Rank 79 out of 130 dog breeds 53 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More! Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

    • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Afghan Hound has an obedience intelligence rank of 79 out of 130 dog breeds. The Afghan Hound belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Afghan Hounds tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.

    The Ibizan Hound has an obedience intelligence rank of 53 out of 130 dog breeds. The Ibizan Hound belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Ibizan Hounds tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Ibizan Hound is more intelligent than the Afghan Hound.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Afghan Hound versus Popularity of Ibizan Hound

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Afghan Hound is more popular with dog owners than the Ibizan Hound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Afghan Hound is 105 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Ibizan Hound is 160 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Afghan Hound

    Popularity of Afghan Hound

    Popularity of Ibizan Hound

    Popularity of Ibizan Hound

    Year Afghan Hound Popularity Rank Ibizan Hound Popularity Rank
    2013 95 151
    2014 98 159
    2015 100 160
    2016 113 152
    2017 93 165
    2018 113 152
    2019 111 171
    2020 122 171

    Health Problems of Afghan Hound versus Health Problems of Ibizan Hound

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Afghan Hound and the Ibizan Hound 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 Ibizan Hound is prone to more genetic health problems than the Afghan Hound.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Ibizan Hound than for the Afghan Hound.

    3 health tests are recommended for Afghan Hound while 4 tests are recommended for the Ibizan Hound.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Afghan Hounds and in Ibizan Hounds.

    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:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Afghan Hounds here.

    Ibizan Hound Health Problems

    Ibizan Hounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Ibizan 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 Ibizan Hound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Ibizan 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 Ibizan Hounds for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Ibizan Hounds here.

    Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Ibizan Hound

    Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Ibizan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

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

    Ibizan Hounds are very easy to groom.

    Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Ibizan Hound?

    Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.

    Ibizan Hounds are fairly easy to train.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Ibizan Hound

    Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Ibizan Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Ibizan Hounds?

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

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

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

    Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.

    Ibizan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Ibizan Hound?

    Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Ibizan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Ibizan Hounds?

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

    Ibizan Hounds shed moderately.

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

    Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Ibizan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Ibizan Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Ibizan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Ibizan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Ibizan Hounds?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Ibizan Hounds?

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

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

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

    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.

    Ibizan 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.

    Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. Ibizan Hound

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

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Ibizan Hound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Ibizan Hound:

  • Whippet (86 percent match with Ibizan Hound). Here is our comparison of the Afghan Hound vs Whippet.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Ibizan Hound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Afghan Hound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Afghan Hound:

  • Bedlington Terrier (69 percent match with Afghan Hound). Here is our comparison of the Ibizan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier.
  • Standard Schnauzer (72 percent match with Afghan Hound). Here is our comparison of the Ibizan Hound vs Standard Schnauzer.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Afghan Hound and how the Ibizan Hound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Afghan Hound and of the Ibizan Hound to other breeds:

    Afghan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Afghan Hound versus Puli     Afghan Hound versus Biewer Terrier     Afghan Hound versus Maltese     Afghan Hound versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Afghan Hound versus Chi-Poo     Afghan Hound versus Carolina Dog     Afghan Hound versus Brittany     Afghan Hound versus Irish Water Spaniel     Afghan Hound versus Saint Bernard     

    Ibizan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Ibizan Hound versus Sloughi     Ibizan Hound versus German Pinscher     Ibizan Hound versus Miniature Pinscher     Ibizan Hound versus Border Terrier     Ibizan Hound versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Ibizan Hound versus Chihuahua     Ibizan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund     Ibizan Hound versus Bich Poo     Ibizan Hound versus Giant Schnauzer     Ibizan Hound versus Toy Poodle     

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