Unfortunately, the Cadoodle 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.

Active
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Trainable
Elegant
Faithful
Instinctual
Hard working
Herding

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy

Cadoodles aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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

Poodle and Collie

saluki (persian greyhound)

2000's

ancient times

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Sable
Blue
Black
Brown
White
Pied

Black
Red
Cream
Blue
Silver
White

Cadoodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Afghan Hounds are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Cadoodle can have a litter of 4-8 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 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

X-Rays
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

Cadoodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

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

Cadoodles need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Cadoodles 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.

Cadoodle dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Cadoodles 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cadoodle, it's at least 11 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 Cadoodles 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.

Cadoodle 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
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Cadoodle 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 Cadoodle 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.

Cadoodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

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

Cadoodles 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cadoodles 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.

The Cadoodle 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.