Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Afghan Hound Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
- Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler: Overview
- Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler
- The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler
- Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler
- Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
- Adopting the Afghan Hound versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
- Health Problems of Afghan Hound versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
- Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Lancashire Heeler
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler
- Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Lancashire Heelers?
- Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. Lancashire Heeler
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Lancashire Heeler
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler. Which One is a Better Pet?
Afghan Hound Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler? 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 Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler. 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 Lancashire Heeler.
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 Lancashire Heeler
Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler: Overview
A very important difference between the Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afghan Hound is a large-sized dog while the Lancashire Heeler is a tiny-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 Lancashire Heeler belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Afghan Hound to the Lancashire Heeler 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 | Lancashire Heeler |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 9 to 14 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder | 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 50 to 60 pounds | 13 to 15 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 11.5 years |
| Average Price | $2390 | $200 |
| Price Range | $2250 – $2500 | $200 – $200 |
| 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 Lancashire Heeler. 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 Lancashire Heeler is 78 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Lancashire Heeler is not better or worse than the Afghan Hound. So, you can get the Lancashire Heeler or the Afghan 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 Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler
Below is a list of where the Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler are most different:
The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler
The Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afghan Hound and the Lancashire Heeler.
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, Lancashire Heelers weigh 13 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Lancashire Heelers are 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
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 Lancashire Heeler puppy is $200. The price of the Lancashire Heeler typically ranges from $200 – $200. However, the price of a Lancashire Heeler can be as low as $200 and as high as $200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4 Lancashire Heeler puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Afghan Hound is more expensive than the Lancashire Heeler.
| Afghan Hound | Lancashire Heeler | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2390 | $200 |
| Price Range | $2250 to $2500 | $200 to $200 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Afghan Hound and Lancashire Heeler. For different price points, the charts show how many Afghan Hound puppies or how many Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heelers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Afghan Hound puppy or the Lancashire Heeler 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.
Adopting the Afghan Hound versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Afghan Hounds and many Lancashire Heelers 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, Lancashire Heelers are also available for adoption. For example, Red Buttons is a Male Lancashire Heeler that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Lancashire Heelers like Red Buttons that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Also Blue, an adorable Male Lancashire Heeler on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Afghan Hounds and Lancashire Heelers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Health Problems of Afghan Hound versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
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 Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Afghan Hound.
3 health tests are recommended for Afghan Hound while 3 tests are recommended for the Lancashire Heeler.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Afghan Hounds and in Lancashire Heelers.
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.
Lancashire Heeler Health Problems
Lancashire Heelers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heelers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Lancashire Heelers here.
Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Lancashire Heeler
Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Lancashire Heelers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Lancashire Heeler?
Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Lancashire Heelers are very easy to groom.
Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.
Lancashire Heelers are fairly easy to train.
Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler
Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.
Lancashire Heelers can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Lancashire Heelers?
Afghan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Lancashire Heelers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afghan Hound or the Lancashire Heeler?
Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.
Lancashire Heelers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Lancashire Heeler?
Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
Afghan Hounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Lancashire Heelers shed moderately.
Is the Afghan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Lancashire Heeler?
Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Lancashire Heelers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Lancashire Heelers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.
Lancashire Heelers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
Afghan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Lancashire Heelers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Lancashire Heelers?
Afghan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
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.
Lancashire Heelers 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. Lancashire Heeler
Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Lancashire Heeler
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 Lancashire Heeler compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Afghan Hound and of the Lancashire Heeler to other breeds:
Afghan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Afghan Hound versus Azawakh Afghan Hound versus German Shorthaired Pointer Afghan Hound versus Dogo Argentino Afghan Hound versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Afghan Hound versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Afghan Hound versus French Bulldog Afghan Hound versus Mountain Cur Afghan Hound versus Standard Poodle Afghan Hound versus Shiba Inu Afghan Hound versus Norfolk Terrier
Lancashire Heeler Versus Other Dog Breeds
Lancashire Heeler versus Toy Fox Terrier Lancashire Heeler versus Japanese Spitz Lancashire Heeler versus Lhasa Apso Lancashire Heeler versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Lancashire Heeler versus Kai Ken Lancashire Heeler versus Azawakh Lancashire Heeler versus American Bulldog Lancashire Heeler versus Pomsky Lancashire Heeler versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Lancashire Heeler versus Manchester Terrier
Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Lancashire Heeler. 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 Lancashire Heeler better suits you and your family.