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

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

Active
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Familiar
Rational
Instinctual

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy

Flandoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

Afghan Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Poodle, Bouvier des Flandres

Afghan Hound and Golden Retriever

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1990s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White
Gray
Red
Blue

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn

Curly

Straight

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

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

Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Megaesophagus
Laryngeal Paralysis

Cataracts
Bloat
Histiocytosis

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

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

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

Afghan Retrievers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Flandoodles need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Afghan Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

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

Flandoodles 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 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.

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

In general most Flandoodles 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.

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.

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

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.

Ideally, Flandoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Afghan Retriever 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Flandoodle is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Flandoodle is between $84 - $126. This makes an average of $1008 - $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.

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.

Flandoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Afghan Retrievers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Flandoodles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Afghan Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Flandoodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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