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 English Boodle 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
Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Social
Sweet
Aggressive
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

English Boodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Bichon Frise, Afghan Hound

Poodle and English Bulldog

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream

Black
Red
White

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.

An English Boodle can have a litter of 4-5 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.

English Boodles 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

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Addison's Disease

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Complete Blood Test

Physical Examination
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
ACTH Stimulation Test
Complete Blood Count
Ocular Tests
Blood Glucose Tests
Pulse Monitoring
Heart Rate Tests

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

English Boodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Afghan Chons 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.

English Boodles 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.

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 English Boodle, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

English Boodles 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.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Clipper
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 are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Boodles 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.

English Boodles are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

English Boodles 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.

English Boodles are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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