Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Afghan Hound Versus King Shepherd: Introduction
- Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd: Overview
- Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd
- The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd
- Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd
- Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of King Shepherd
- Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the King Shepherd
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the King Shepherd?
- Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the King Shepherd?
- Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd
- Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about King Shepherds?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the King Shepherd?
- Do Afghan Hounds shed more than King Shepherds?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can King Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can King Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about King Shepherds?
- How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and King Shepherds?
- Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the King Shepherd?
- Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. King Shepherd
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the King Shepherd
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd. Which One is a Better Pet?
Afghan Hound Versus King Shepherd: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd? 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 King Shepherd 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 King Shepherd.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd 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 King Shepherd. 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 King Shepherd.
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 King Shepherd
Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd: Overview
A very important difference between the Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afghan Hound is a large-sized dog while the King Shepherd is a giant-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 King Shepherd belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..
Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Afghan Hound to the King Shepherd 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 | King Shepherd |
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Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Easy To Train | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 11 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 | 25 to 31 inches |
Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
General Health | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Weight | 50 to 60 pounds | 75 to 150 pounds |
Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 10.5 years |
Average Price | $2390 | $2100 |
Price Range | $2250 – $2500 | $1625 – $2875 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*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 King Shepherd. 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 King Shepherd is 84 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the King Shepherd is a better pet than the Afghan Hound. So, you should get the King Shepherd!
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 King Shepherd 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 King Shepherd
Below is a list of where the Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd are most different:
The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd
The Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afghan Hound and the King Shepherd.
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, King Shepherds weigh 75 to 150 pounds when fully grown. King Shepherds are 25 to 31 inches when fully grown.
Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of King Shepherd
The average price of the Afghan Hound puppy is $2390. The price of the Afghan Hound typically ranges from $2250 – $2500. However, the price of a Afghan Hound can be as low as $1800 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 21 Afghan Hound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the King Shepherd puppy is $2100. The price of the King Shepherd typically ranges from $1625 – $2875. However, the price of a King Shepherd can be as low as $900 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 22 King Shepherd puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Afghan Hound is more expensive than the King Shepherd.
Afghan Hound | King Shepherd | |
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Average Price | $2390 | $2100 |
Price Range | $2250 to $2500 | $1625 to $2875 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Afghan Hound and King Shepherd. For different price points, the charts show how many Afghan Hound puppies or how many King Shepherd 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 King Shepherds
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Afghan Hound puppy or the King Shepherd 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 from 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 one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the King Shepherd
Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
King Shepherds have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the King Shepherd?
Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
King Shepherds are very easy to groom.
Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the King Shepherd?
Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.
King Shepherds are very easy to train.
Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd
Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.
King Shepherds do not like to be left alone.
Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about King Shepherds?
Afghan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
King Shepherds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afghan Hound or the King Shepherd?
Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.
King Shepherds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the King Shepherd?
Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.
King Shepherds get along very well with other dogs.
Do Afghan Hounds shed more than King Shepherds?
Afghan Hounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
King Shepherds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Is the Afghan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the King Shepherd?
Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.
King Shepherds adapt very well to apartment living.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can King Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.
King Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can King Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.
King Shepherds can tolerate hot weather.
Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about King Shepherds?
Afghan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
King Shepherds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and King Shepherds?
Afghan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
King Shepherds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the King Shepherd?
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.
King Shepherds have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. King Shepherd
Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
King Shepherds have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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 King Shepherd 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 King Shepherd:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the King Shepherd
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Afghan Hound and how the King Shepherd compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Afghan Hound and of the King Shepherd to other breeds:
Afghan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds
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King Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds
King Shepherd versus Whippet King Shepherd versus Schipperke King Shepherd versus Great Pyrenees King Shepherd versus American Water Spaniel King Shepherd versus Irish Terrier King Shepherd versus Borzoi King Shepherd versus Doberman Pinscher King Shepherd versus Portuguese Pointer King Shepherd versus Samoyed King Shepherd versus Toy Poodle
Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus King Shepherd. 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 King Shepherd better suits you and your family.