Belgian Tervuren has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

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

Unfortunately, the Belgian Tervuren 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
Energetic
Loyal
Attentive
Intelligent
Protective

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy

Choose a Belgian Tervuren if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

shepherd

saluki (persian greyhound)

1800s

ancient times

Herding (AKC:1959 & UKC)

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brindle
Cream
Fawn

Black
Red
Cream
Blue
Silver
White

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Thyroid
Von Willebrand's Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Elbow Dysplasia
Sebaceous Adenitis
Skin Allergies
Dental Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

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Hip X-Rays
Heart

Belgian Tervuren 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.

Belgian Tervurens 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.

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

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

Belgian Tervuren dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Belgian Tervuren dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Afghan Hound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Belgian Tervurens 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.

Afghan Hounds 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.

In general most Belgian Tervurens 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 Belgian Tervuren 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.

Belgian Tervuren 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Tervuren feed 2.5 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 44-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Afghan Hound 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.

The average cost of a Belgian Tervuren is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Tervuren is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Belgian Tervuren is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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.

Belgian Tervurens 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.

Belgian Tervurens are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

The Belgian Tervuren is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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