Is the Chihuahua Better than the Affenhuahua as a Pet? Answer…

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Last Updated: Mar 21, 2022

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Chihuahua Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua? 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 Affenhuahua 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 Affenhuahua.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua 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 Affenhuahua. 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 Affenhuahua.

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 Affenhuahua.

Read on.

Chihuahua versus Affenhuahua: Overview

Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are similar in size. The Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are both tiny-sized dogs.

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 Affenhuahua belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Chihuahua versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chihuahua to the Affenhuahua 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 Affenhuahua

Factor Chihuahua Affenhuahua
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 18 years 13 to 18 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Weight 3 to 6 pounds 4 to 12 pounds
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Height 6 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder 6 to 12 inches
Average Lifespan 14.0 years 15.5 years
Average Price $1820 No Data
Price Range $850 – $2500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  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 Affenhuahua. 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 Affenhuahua is 74 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chihuahua is a better pet than the Affenhuahua. So, you should get a Chihuahua!

    The Similarities Between the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua

    The Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are most similar:

  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are very easy to train.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are very playful.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua are very easy to groom.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chihuahua versus Affenhuahua

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chihuahua and the Affenhuahua.

    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, Affenhuahuas weigh 4 to 12 pounds when fully grown. Affenhuahuas are 6 to 12 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chihuahua versus Affenhuahua

    The lifespan of Chihuahuas is between 10 to 18 years. The average lifespan of Chihuahuas is 14.0 years.

    The lifespan of Affenhuahuas is between 13 to 18 years. The average lifespan of Affenhuahuas is 15.5 years.

    Affenhuahuas live longer than Chihuahuas.

    Go to this article to learn more about Chihuahua lifespan and how long Chihuahua live.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chihuahua versus Affenhuahua

    Chihuahuas do not like to be left alone.

    Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone.

    Do Chihuahuas shed more than Affenhuahuas?

    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

    Affenhuahuas do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chihuahua or the Affenhuahua?

    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.

    Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chihuahua or the Affenhuahua?

    Chihuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.

    Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Chihuahuas good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?

    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.

    Affenhuahuas are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Is the Chihuahua Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?

    Chihuahuas are very easy to train.

    Affenhuahuas are fairly easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Chihuahua or the Affenhuahua

    Chihuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Affenhuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Chihuahuas and Affenhuahuas?

    Chihuahuas get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Affenhuahuas get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Does the Chihuahua Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?

    Chihuahuas have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Affenhuahuas have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Chihuahuas Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?

    Chihuahuas bark and howl, but not very much.

    Affenhuahuas are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chihuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Affenhuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chihuahua vs. Affenhuahua

    Chihuahuas do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Affenhuahuas do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chihuahuas cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Affenhuahuas can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Is the Chihuahua Better for Apartment Owners than the Affenhuahua?

    Chihuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.

    Affenhuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chihuahua or the Affenhuahua?

    Chihuahuas are very good for new dog owners.

    Affenhuahuas are very good for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Chihuahua versus Affenhuahua. 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 Affenhuahua better suits you and your family.