Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy

Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Fearless
Reserved

Afghan Hound and Golden Retriever

Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn

Brindle
Red
Fawn
Black
Brown

Afghan Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Doberdanes have short coats.

An Afghan Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 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.

A Doberdane can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Afghan Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Doberdanes are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Wobbler's Syndrome

Cataracts
Bloat
Histiocytosis

Entropion
Cherry Eye
Bloat

Eye Examination
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination
Allergy Testing
Hip and Elbow X-rays

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Neurological Examination
Blood Chemistry

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

Doberdanes sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Afghan Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Doberdanes are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afghan Retriever, it's at least 12 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 Doberdane, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Afghan Retrievers 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 Doberdanes usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Afghan Retrievers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Doberdane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Afghan Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 100-140 pound (45 - 64 kg) Doberdane feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Afghan Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Doberdane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Retriever 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 a Doberdane 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Afghan Retriever is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

Afghan Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Doberdanes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Afghan Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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

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

Afghan Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Doberdanes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.