Afghan Hound versus Pomsky. Final Verdict on Which is a Better Pet.

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Afghan Hound Versus Pomsky: Introduction

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

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

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 Pomsky

Afghan Hound versus Pomsky: Overview

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

Afghan Hound versus Pomsky: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Afghan Hound to the Pomsky 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 Pomsky
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 3/5
Easy To Train 1/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 4/5
Height 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder 10 to 15 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 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 2/5
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 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 2/5
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 7 to 38 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2390 $2270
Price Range $2250 – $2500 $1500 – $2995
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    *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 Pomsky. 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 Pomsky is 76 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Afghan Hound is a better pet than the Pomsky. 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 Pomsky 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 Pomsky

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

  • Afghan Hounds are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Pomskys are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Afghan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly. However, Pomskys do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Pomskys 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 Pomsky

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

  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky are very playful.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky 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 Pomsky can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Afghan Hound and the Pomsky 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 Pomsky

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

    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, Pomskys weigh 7 to 38 pounds when fully grown. Pomskys are 10 to 15 inches when fully grown.

    Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of Pomsky

    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 Pomsky puppy is $2270. The price of the Pomsky typically ranges from $1500 – $2995. However, the price of a Pomsky can be as low as $500 and as high as $7000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 823 Pomsky puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Afghan Hound is more expensive than the Pomsky.

    Afghan Hound Pomsky
    Average Price $2390 $2270
    Price Range $2250 to $2500 $1500 to $2995

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Afghan Hound and Pomsky. For different price points, the charts show how many Afghan Hound puppies or how many Pomsky 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 Pomskys

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomskys

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

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Afghan Hounds and many Pomskys 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, Pomskys are also available for adoption. For example, Ty is a Male Pomsky that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pomskys like Ty that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Pomsky

    Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pomskys do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

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

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

    Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Pomsky?

    Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.

    Pomskys are fairly easy to train.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Pomsky

    Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Pomskys do not like to be left alone.

    Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Pomskys?

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

    Pomskys are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.

    Pomskys are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Pomskys get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Pomskys?

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

    Pomskys shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

    Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Pomskys adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Pomskys can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pomskys Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Pomskys can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Pomskys?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Pomskys?

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

    Pomskys do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

    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.

    Pomskys 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. Pomsky

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

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pomsky 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 Pomsky:

  • Pomeranian (78 percent match with Pomsky). Here is our comparison of the Afghan Hound vs Pomeranian.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pomsky

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Afghan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Afghan Hound versus Kuvasz     Afghan Hound versus English Springer Spaniel     Afghan Hound versus Dutch Shepherd     Afghan Hound versus Saint Berdoodle     Afghan Hound versus West Highland White Terrier     Afghan Hound versus Bouvier des Flandres     Afghan Hound versus Plott     Afghan Hound versus Mastiff     Afghan Hound versus Miniature Pinscher     Afghan Hound versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     

    Pomsky Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pomsky versus Bernedoodle     Pomsky versus Bloodhound     Pomsky versus Airedale Terrier     Pomsky versus Norwegian Buhund     Pomsky versus Cocker Spaniel     Pomsky versus Pekingese     Pomsky versus Clumber Spaniel     Pomsky versus Beaglier     Pomsky versus Shetland Sheepdog     Pomsky versus Westiepoo     

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