Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022
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- Doberman Pinscher Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction
- Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua: Overview
- Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua
- The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua
- Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua
- Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua
- Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua
- Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Affenhuahuas?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Affenhuahua?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Affenhuahua?
- Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?
- Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?
- Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Affenhuahua
- How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Affenhuahuas?
- Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?
- Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?
- Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Affenhuahua
- Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua. Which One is a Better Pet?
Doberman Pinscher Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher or the Affenhuahua.
Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua: Overview
A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the Affenhuahua is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Doberman Pinscher belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Affenhuahua belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua
| Factor | Doberman Pinscher | Affenhuahua |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 13 years | 13 to 18 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder | 6 to 12 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 60 to 80 pounds | 4 to 12 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.5 years | 15.5 years |
| Average Price | $1910 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1100 – $2500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Affenhuahua is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Affenhuahua. So, you should get a Doberman Pinscher!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua
Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua are most different:
The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua
The Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua.
The Doberman Pinscher weighs 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. The Doberman Pinscher is 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Affenhuahua weighs 4 to 12 pounds when fully grown. The Affenhuahua is 6 to 12 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua
The lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is 11.5 years.
The lifespan of the Affenhuahua is between 13 to 18 years. The average lifespan of the Affenhuahua is 15.5 years.
The Affenhuahua live longer than the Doberman Pinscher.
Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua
Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.
Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone.
Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Affenhuahuas?
Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Affenhuahuas do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Affenhuahua?
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.
Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Affenhuahua?
Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.
Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?
Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Affenhuahuas are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.
Affenhuahuas are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Affenhuahua
Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.
Affenhuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Affenhuahuas?
Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Affenhuahuas get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?
Doberman Pinschers 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.
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 Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?
Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Affenhuahuas are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?
Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Affenhuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Affenhuahua
Doberman Pinschers 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 Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?
Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.
Affenhuahuas can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Affenhuahua?
Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Affenhuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Doberman Pinscher or the Affenhuahua?
Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.
Affenhuahuas are very good for new dog owners.
Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Doberman Pinscher compares to other breeds aside from the Affenhuahua. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:
Doberman Pinscher versus Beagle Doberman Pinscher versus Shiloh Shepherd Doberman Pinscher versus Lhasa Apso Doberman Pinscher versus Spanish Mastiff Doberman Pinscher versus Pomeranian Doberman Pinscher versus Finnish Lapphund Doberman Pinscher versus Sussex Spaniel Doberman Pinscher versus Saluki Doberman Pinscher versus Cane Corso Doberman Pinscher versus Dogue de Bordeaux Doberman Pinscher versus Weimaraner Doberman Pinscher versus Lagotto Romagnolo Doberman Pinscher versus Cockalier Doberman Pinscher versus Border Collie Doberman Pinscher versus American Water Spaniel Doberman Pinscher versus Samoyed Doberman Pinscher versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Doberman Pinscher versus Boxer Doberman Pinscher versus Siberian Husky Doberman Pinscher versus Labradoodle Doberman Pinscher versus Cairn Terrier
Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Affenhuahua better suits you and your family.