Chinook has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Afghan Hound has low obesity risk, but needs exercise and food monitoring for optimal health.

Unfortunately, the Chinook is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Afghan Hounds are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Alert
Dignified
Responsive
Calm
Friendly

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy

Chinooks make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Avoid Afghan Hounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Husky, North Pole Sled Team Dog

saluki (persian greyhound)

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1900s

ancient times

Working (AKC:2010)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1926)
Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Black
Gray

Black
Red
Cream
Blue
Silver
White

Chinooks have medium-length coats.

Afghan Hounds are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Straight

A Chinook can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Afghan Hound can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Excessive Shyness
Eye Abnormalities
Hip Dysplasia
Hormonal Skin Problems
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Seizures And Spondylosis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

Hip
Blood Test
Eyes
Skin Scraping
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

Chinooks are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Afghan Hounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chinook has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Afghan Hound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Chinooks need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Afghan Hounds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Chinooks have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Afghan Hounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chinooks bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Afghan Hounds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinook, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afghan Hound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chinooks usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Afghan Hounds usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Chinook requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Afghan Hounds have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Chinook should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Afghan Hound should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Chinook is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of an Afghan Hound is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chinook is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Hound is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Chinook has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Afghan Hound is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Chinooks are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Afghan Hounds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Chinooks make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Afghan Hounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chinooks are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Afghan Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Chinooks are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Afghan Hounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Chinooks are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Afghan Hounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.