Last Updated: Mar 21, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chihuahua Versus Afador: Introduction
- Chihuahua versus Afador: Overview
- Chihuahua versus Afador: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chihuahua and the Afador
- The Similarities Between the Chihuahua and the Afador
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chihuahua versus Afador
- Lifespan of Chihuahua versus Afador
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chihuahua versus Afador
- Do Chihuahuas shed more than Afadors?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chihuahua or the Afador?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chihuahua or the Afador?
- Are Chihuahuas good family dogs? What about Afadors?
- Is the Chihuahua Easier to Train than the Afador?
- Which one drools more, the Chihuahua or the Afador
- How Kid-friendly are Chihuahuas and Afadors?
- Does the Chihuahua Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Afador?
- Do Chihuahuas Bark and Howl? What about Afadors?
- Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chihuahua vs. Afador
- Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Conclusion: Chihuahua versus Afador. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chihuahua Versus Afador: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chihuahua and the Afador? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chihuahua and the Afador better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chihuahua and the Afador.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chihuahua and the Afador is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chihuahua and for the Afador. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chihuahua and the Afador.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chihuahua or the Afador.
Read on.
Chihuahua versus Afador: Overview
A very important difference between the Chihuahua and the Afador is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chihuahua is a tiny-sized dog while the Afador is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Chihuahua belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Afador belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Chihuahua versus Afador: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chihuahua to the Afador based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chihuahua and the Afador
| Factor | Chihuahua | Afador |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 18 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 3 to 6 pounds | 50 to 75 pounds |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 6 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 20 to 29 inches |
| Average Lifespan | 14.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1820 | No Data |
| Price Range | $850 – $2500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chihuahua in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Afador. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Chihuahua is 84 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Afador is 59 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chihuahua is a better pet than the Afador. So, you should get a Chihuahua!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chihuahua and the Afador
Below is a list of where the Chihuahua and the Afador are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chihuahua and the Afador
The Chihuahua and the Afador are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chihuahua and the Afador are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chihuahua versus Afador
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chihuahua and the Afador.
Chihuahuas weigh 3 to 6 pounds when fully grown. Chihuahuas are 6 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Afadors weigh 50 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Afadors are 20 to 29 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Chihuahua versus Afador
The lifespan of Chihuahuas is between 10 to 18 years. The average lifespan of Chihuahuas is 14.0 years.
The lifespan of Afadors is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Afadors is 11.0 years.
Chihuahuas live longer than Afadors.
Go to this article to learn more about Chihuahua lifespan and how long Chihuahua live.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chihuahua versus Afador
Chihuahuas do not like to be left alone.
Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Chihuahuas shed more than Afadors?
Chihuahuas do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Check out our articles to learn more on how to minimize shedding in Chihuahuas, and on how to groom a Chihuahua
Afadors shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chihuahua or the Afador?
Chihuahuas are very easy to groom.
To learn more about how to properly groom a Chihuahua, check out our article on how to groom a Chihuahua.
Learn more on how to take care of a Chihuahua here.
Afadors require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chihuahua or the Afador?
Chihuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.
Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Chihuahuas good family dogs? What about Afadors?
Chihuahuas are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Chihuahua make a good addition to a family. They love kids and kids love them.
Learn about Chihuahua temperament here.
Afadors are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Chihuahua Easier to Train than the Afador?
Chihuahuas are very easy to train.
Afadors are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Chihuahua or the Afador
Chihuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.
Afadors drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Chihuahuas and Afadors?
Chihuahuas get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Afadors do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Chihuahua Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Afador?
Chihuahuas have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Afadors have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Chihuahuas Bark and Howl? What about Afadors?
Chihuahuas bark and howl, but not very much.
Afadors are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chihuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Chihuahua vs. Afador
Chihuahuas do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Afadors have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chihuahuas cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Afadors cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Chihuahua Better for Apartment Owners than the Afador?
Chihuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.
Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chihuahua or the Afador?
Chihuahuas are very good for new dog owners.
Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Conclusion: Chihuahua versus Afador. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chihuahua and the Afador better suits you and your family.