Is the Afador Better than the Bernese Mountain Dog as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Afador Versus Bernese Mountain Dog: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog? 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 Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog.

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 Bernese Mountain Dog.

Afador versus Bernese Mountain Dog: Overview

A very important difference between the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afador is a large-sized dog while the Bernese Mountain Dog is a giant-sized dog.

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

On the other hand, the Bernese Mountain Dog 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.

Afador versus Bernese Mountain Dog: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Afador to the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog

Factor Afador Bernese Mountain Dog
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 5/5
Easy To Train 1/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 6 to 10 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 3/5
Height 20 to 29 inches 23 to 28 inches
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Weight 50 to 75 pounds 70 to 115 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 8.0 years
Price Range No Data $1800 – $3438
Average Price No Data $2870
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • AKC DNA Profile
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degeneratative Mylopathy (DM) DNA results for both SOD1-A and SOD1-B, or an at-risk result for either SOD1-A or SOD1-B registered with the OFA.
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
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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 Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog is 66 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a better pet than the Afador. So, you should get the Bernese Mountain Dog!

    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 Bernese Mountain Dog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog

    Below is a list of where the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog are most different:

    • Afadors are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Bernese Mountain Dogs are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Afadors are not easy to train. However, Bernese Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.
    • Afadors do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Bernese Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    The Similarities Between the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog

    The Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog are most similar:

    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog are prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog are highly intelligent.

    Size Comparison of Afador versus Bernese Mountain Dog

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afador and the Bernese Mountain Dog.

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

    On the other hand, Bernese Mountain Dogs weigh 70 to 115 pounds when fully grown. Bernese Mountain Dogs are 23 to 28 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Afador versus Bernese Mountain Dog

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

    The lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dogs is between 6 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dogs is 8.0 years.

    Afadors live longer than Bernese Mountain Dogs.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Afador versus Bernese Mountain Dog

    Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.

    Bernese Mountain Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Afadors shed more than Bernese Mountain Dogs?

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

    Bernese Mountain Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Afador or the Bernese Mountain Dog

    Afadors drool moderately.

    Bernese Mountain Dogs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Afador or the Bernese Mountain Dog?

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

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Afador Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Bernese Mountain Dog?

    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.

    Bernese Mountain Dogs 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 Afadors Bark and Howl? What about Bernese Mountain Dogs?

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

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Bernese Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Afador vs. Bernese Mountain Dog

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

    Bernese Mountain Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Bernese Mountain Dogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afador or the Bernese Mountain Dog?

    Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Bernese Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Afadors good family dogs? What about Bernese Mountain Dogs?

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

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Afadors and Bernese Mountain Dogs?

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

    Bernese Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Afador Easier to Train than the Bernese Mountain Dog?

    Afadors are not easy to train.

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.

    Is the Afador Better for Apartment Owners than the Bernese Mountain Dog?

    Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Bernese Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afador or the Bernese Mountain Dog?

    Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Afador versus Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog better suits you and your family.