Breed Comparison: Afador Versus American Staffordshire Terrier

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Afador Versus American Staffordshire Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier? 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 Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier 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 Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier 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 Afador and for the American Staffordshire Terrier. 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 Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Afador or the American Staffordshire Terrier.

Afador versus American Staffordshire Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afador is a large-sized dog while the American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Afador belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the American Staffordshire Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Afador versus American Staffordshire Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Afador to the American Staffordshire Terrier 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 Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier

Factor Afador American Staffordshire Terrier
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 4/5
Easy To Train 1/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 15 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Height 20 to 29 inches 16 to 19 inches
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Weight 50 to 75 pounds 40 to 60 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.5 years
Price Range No Data $575 – $2000
Average Price No Data $1340
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • NCL-A (Cerebellar Ataxia)
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Afador 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 American Staffordshire Terrier. 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 Afador is 59 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the American Staffordshire Terrier is 74 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the American Staffordshire Terrier is a better pet than the Afador. So, you should get the American Staffordshire Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier are most different:

    • Afadors are not very friendly towards strangers. However, American Staffordshire Terriers are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Afadors are not easy to train. However, American Staffordshire Terriers are very easy to train.

    The Similarities Between the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier

    The Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier are most similar:

    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier are prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier are highly intelligent.

    Size Comparison of Afador versus American Staffordshire Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier.

    Afadors weigh 50 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Afadors are 20 to 29 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, American Staffordshire Terriers weigh 40 to 60 pounds when fully grown. American Staffordshire Terriers are 16 to 19 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Afador versus American Staffordshire Terrier

    The lifespan of Afadors is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Afadors is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of American Staffordshire Terriers is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terriers is 12.5 years.

    American Staffordshire Terriers live longer than Afadors.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Afador versus American Staffordshire Terrier

    Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.

    American Staffordshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Afadors shed more than American Staffordshire Terriers?

    Afadors shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    American Staffordshire Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Afador or the American Staffordshire Terrier

    Afadors drool moderately.

    American Staffordshire Terriers drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Afador or the American Staffordshire Terrier?

    Afadors require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    American Staffordshire Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Afador Have a Higher Prey Drive than the American Staffordshire Terrier?

    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.

    American Staffordshire Terriers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Afadors Bark and Howl? What about American Staffordshire Terriers?

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

    American Staffordshire Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can American Staffordshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.

    American Staffordshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Afador vs. American Staffordshire Terrier

    Afadors have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    American Staffordshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather? Can American Staffordshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    American Staffordshire Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afador or the American Staffordshire Terrier?

    Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.

    American Staffordshire Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Afadors good family dogs? What about American Staffordshire Terriers?

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

    American Staffordshire Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Afadors and American Staffordshire Terriers?

    Afadors do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    American Staffordshire Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Afador Easier to Train than the American Staffordshire Terrier?

    Afadors are not easy to train.

    American Staffordshire Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Afador Better for Apartment Owners than the American Staffordshire Terrier?

    Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.

    American Staffordshire Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afador or the American Staffordshire Terrier?

    Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    American Staffordshire Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Afador versus American Staffordshire Terrier. 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 Afador and the American Staffordshire Terrier better suits you and your family.