Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Afghan Hound Versus Sloughi: Introduction
- Afghan Hound versus Sloughi: Overview
- Afghan Hound versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi
- The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi
- Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Sloughi
- The Popularity of Afghan Hound versus Popularity of Sloughi
- Health Problems of Afghan Hound versus Health Problems of Sloughi
- Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Sloughi
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Sloughi?
- Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
- Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Sloughi
- Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Sloughi?
- Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Sloughis?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
- How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Sloughis?
- Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
- Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. Sloughi
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sloughi
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Sloughi. Which One is a Better Pet?
Afghan Hound Versus Sloughi: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi? 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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi.
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 Sloughi
Afghan Hound versus Sloughi: Overview
Both the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi are similar in size. The Afghan Hound and the Sloughi are both large-sized dogs.
Furthermore, both the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi are Hound Dogs. This means both the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Afghan Hound to the Sloughi 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 | Sloughi |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| 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 | 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder |
| 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 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| 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 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Weight | 50 to 60 pounds | 40 to 63 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 14.0 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 | 189 |
*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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Sloughi is a better pet than the Afghan Hound. So, you should get the Sloughi!
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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi
Below is a list of where the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi are most different:
The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi
The Afghan Hound and the Sloughi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Sloughi
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afghan Hound and the Sloughi.
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, Sloughis weigh 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown. Sloughis are 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
The Popularity of Afghan Hound versus Popularity of Sloughi
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 Sloughi over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Afghan Hound is more popular with dog owners than the Sloughi. 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 Sloughi is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Afghan Hound
Popularity of Sloughi
| Year | Afghan Hound Popularity Rank | Sloughi Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 95 | no data |
| 2014 | 98 | no data |
| 2015 | 100 | no data |
| 2016 | 113 | 185.0 |
| 2017 | 93 | 188.0 |
| 2018 | 113 | 192.0 |
| 2019 | 111 | 191.0 |
| 2020 | 122 | 189.0 |
Health Problems of Afghan Hound versus Health Problems of Sloughi
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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Afghan Hound.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Sloughi than for the Afghan Hound.
3 health tests are recommended for Afghan Hound while 6 tests are recommended for the Sloughi.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Afghan Hounds and in Sloughis.
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.
Sloughi Health Problems
Sloughis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Sloughi 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 Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi 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 Sloughis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Sloughis here.
Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Sloughi
Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Sloughi?
Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Sloughis are very easy to groom.
Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.
Sloughis are fairly easy to train.
Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Sloughi
Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.
Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
Afghan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Sloughis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afghan Hound or the Sloughi?
Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.
Sloughis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Sloughi?
Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.
Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.
Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Sloughis?
Afghan Hounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Sloughis shed moderately.
Is the Afghan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Sloughi?
Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.
Sloughis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
Afghan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Sloughis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Sloughis?
Afghan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
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.
Sloughis 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. Sloughi
Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Sloughis 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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sloughi
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 Sloughi compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Afghan Hound and of the Sloughi to other breeds:
Afghan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Afghan Hound versus Tibetan Spaniel Afghan Hound versus Westiepoo Afghan Hound versus Bulldog Afghan Hound versus Shih Tzu Afghan Hound versus Kooikerhondje Afghan Hound versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Afghan Hound versus Goldador Afghan Hound versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Afghan Hound versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Afghan Hound versus Affenpinscher
Sloughi Versus Other Dog Breeds
Sloughi versus Boykin Spaniel Sloughi versus Welsh Terrier Sloughi versus Irish Water Spaniel Sloughi versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Sloughi versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Sloughi versus Whoodle Sloughi versus Catahoula Bulldog Sloughi versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Sloughi versus Pomsky Sloughi versus Belgian Malinois
Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Sloughi. 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 Sloughi better suits you and your family.