A Detailed Comparison of the Afador and the Chinese Crested.

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Afador Versus Chinese Crested: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afador and the Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested. 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 Chinese Crested.

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 Chinese Crested.

Afador versus Chinese Crested: Overview

A very important difference between the Afador and the Chinese Crested is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afador is a large-sized dog while the Chinese Crested is a small-sized dog.

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

On the other hand, the Chinese Crested 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.

Afador versus Chinese Crested: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Afador to the Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested

Factor Afador Chinese Crested
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 4/5
Easy To Train 1/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Height 20 to 29 inches 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 1/5
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 2/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 3/5
Weight 50 to 75 pounds Up to 12 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Price Range No Data $1000 – $1800
Average Price No Data $1500
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination- Yearly Exams Recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • RCD3-PRA DNA Test
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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 Chinese Crested. 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 Chinese Crested is 87 out of 125.

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

    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 Chinese Crested so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afador and the Chinese Crested

    Below is a list of where the Afador and the Chinese Crested are most different:

    • Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Chinese Cresteds adapt well to apartment living.
    • Afadors are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Chinese Cresteds are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Afadors are not easy to train. However, Chinese Cresteds are very easy to train.
    • Afadors do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Chinese Cresteds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Afadors can tolerate cold weather. However, Chinese Cresteds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
    • Afadors have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Chinese Cresteds do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
    • Afadors do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Chinese Cresteds do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.

    The Similarities Between the Afador and the Chinese Crested

    The Afador and the Chinese Crested are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afador and the Chinese Crested are most similar:

    • Both the Afador and the Chinese Crested cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
    • Both the Afador and the Chinese Crested require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
    • Both the Afador and the Chinese Crested are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Afador and the Chinese Crested are prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Afador and the Chinese Crested have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Afador and the Chinese Crested are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Size Comparison of Afador versus Chinese Crested

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afador and the Chinese Crested.

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

    On the other hand, Chinese Cresteds weigh Up to 12 pounds when fully grown. Chinese Cresteds are 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Afador versus Chinese Crested

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

    The lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is 12.0 years.

    Chinese Cresteds live longer than Afadors.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Afador versus Chinese Crested

    Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.

    Chinese Cresteds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Afadors shed more than Chinese Cresteds?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Afador or the Chinese Crested

    Afadors drool moderately.

    Chinese Cresteds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Afador or the Chinese Crested?

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

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

    Does the Afador Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chinese Crested?

    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.

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

    Do Afadors Bark and Howl? What about Chinese Cresteds?

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

    Chinese Cresteds bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Chinese Cresteds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Afador vs. Chinese Crested

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

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

    Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Chinese Cresteds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afador or the Chinese Crested?

    Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Chinese Cresteds get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Afadors good family dogs? What about Chinese Cresteds?

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

    Chinese Cresteds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Afadors and Chinese Cresteds?

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

    Chinese Cresteds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Afador Easier to Train than the Chinese Crested?

    Afadors are not easy to train.

    Chinese Cresteds are very easy to train.

    Is the Afador Better for Apartment Owners than the Chinese Crested?

    Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Chinese Cresteds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afador or the Chinese Crested?

    Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Chinese Cresteds are OK for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Afador versus Chinese Crested. 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 Chinese Crested better suits you and your family.