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- Afghan Hound Versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Introduction
- Afghan Hound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Overview
- Afghan Hound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Adopting the Afghan Hound versus Adopting the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- The Intelligence of the Afghan Hound versus the Intelligence of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- The Popularity of Afghan Hound versus Popularity of Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
- Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
- Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
- Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?
- How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?
- Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
- Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. Which One is a Better Pet?
Afghan Hound Versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen? 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.
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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Afghan Hound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Overview
A very important difference between the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afghan Hound is a large-sized dog while the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are Hound Dogs. This means both the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Afghan Hound to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 | Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen |
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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 | 1/5 |
Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 12 to 14 years |
Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 1/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Height | 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 3/5 |
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 | 4/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
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 | 4/5 |
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 | 1/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 1/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Weight | 50 to 60 pounds | 30 to 40 pounds |
Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.0 years |
Average Price | $2390 | No Data |
Price Range | $2250 – $2500 | No Data |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 105 | 151 |
Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 79 | 62 |
*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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Afghan Hound is a better pet than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. So, you should get 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Below is a list of where the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are most different:
The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
The Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afghan Hound and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.
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, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens weigh 30 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Adopting the Afghan Hound versus Adopting the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Afghan Hounds and many Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens 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, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are also available for adoption. For example, Mr. Noodles is a Male Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens like Mr. Noodles that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
You can find more Afghan Hounds and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the Afghan Hound versus the Intelligence of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Afghan Hound | Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen | |
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Intelligence Rank | 79 out of 130 dog breeds | 62 out of 130 dog breeds |
Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More! | Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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:
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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has an obedience intelligence rank of 62 out of 130 dog breeds. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Afghan Hound is more popular with dog owners than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is 151 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Afghan Hound
Popularity of Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Year | Afghan Hound Popularity Rank | Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 95 | 138 |
2014 | 98 | 150 |
2015 | 100 | 143 |
2016 | 113 | 148 |
2017 | 93 | 160 |
2018 | 113 | 156 |
2019 | 111 | 152 |
2020 | 122 | 164 |
Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are not easy to train.
Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?
Afghan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afghan Hound or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are OK for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens get along very well with other dogs.
Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?
Afghan Hounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Is the Afghan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens adapt very well to apartment living.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens Tolerate Cold Weather?
Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens Tolerate Hot Weather?
Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?
Afghan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?
Afghan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?
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.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens 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. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Afghan Hound and of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen to other breeds:
Afghan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Afghan Hound versus Mountain Cur Afghan Hound versus Morkie Afghan Hound versus Braque du Bourbonnais Afghan Hound versus Cockalier Afghan Hound versus American Hairless Terrier Afghan Hound versus Cane Corso Afghan Hound versus Great Pyrenees Afghan Hound versus Leonberger Afghan Hound versus Skye Terrier Afghan Hound versus Pomchi
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Versus Other Dog Breeds
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Sussex Spaniel Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Dogo Argentino Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Airedale Terrier Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus German Pinscher Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Chinese Crested Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Biewer Terrier Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Manchester Terrier Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Shiloh Shepherd Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Redbone Coonhound Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Akita Chow
Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen better suits you and your family.