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

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

Playful
Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle

Afghan Chons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Dalmatian Huskys shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream

Black
White

Afghan Chons have medium-length coats.

Dalmatian Huskys have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Straight

An Afghan Chon can have a litter of 6-8 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 Dalmatian Husky can have a litter of 6-9 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.

While the Afghan Chon breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Dalmatian Huskys typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Complete Blood Test

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Dalmatian Huskys are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afghan Chon, it's at least 8 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 Dalmatian Husky, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Afghan Chons 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 Dalmatian Huskys usually need at least 90 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 Chons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Dalmatian Husky has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

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

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

Dalmatian Huskys can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

Afghan Chons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Dalmatian Huskys are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Dalmatian Huskys are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Dalmatian Huskys are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

Dalmatian Huskys may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.