Which is Better between the Afador and the Mal Shi?

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Afador Versus Mal Shi: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afador and the Mal Shi 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 Mal Shi. 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 Mal Shi.

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 Mal Shi.

Afador versus Mal Shi: Overview

A very important difference between the Afador and the Mal Shi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afador is a large-sized dog while the Mal Shi is a tiny-sized dog.

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

On the other hand, the Mal Shi belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

Afador versus Mal Shi: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Afador to the Mal Shi 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 Mal Shi

Factor Afador Mal Shi
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 3/5
Easy To Train 1/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 14 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Height 20 to 29 inches From 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 3/5
Weight 50 to 75 pounds 6 to 12 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.0 years
Price Range No Data $1300 – $2000
Average Price No Data $1730
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

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 Mal Shi. 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 Mal Shi is 80 out of 125.

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

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afador and the Mal Shi

Below is a list of where the Afador and the Mal Shi are most different:

  • Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Mal Shis adapt well to apartment living.
  • Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Mal Shis are good for new dog owners.
  • Afadors are not easy to train. However, Mal Shis are very easy to train.
  • Afadors shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Mal Shis do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Afadors have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Mal Shis do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

The Similarities Between the Afador and the Mal Shi

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

  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Afador and the Mal Shi require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

Size Comparison of Afador versus Mal Shi

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afador and the Mal Shi.

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

On the other hand, Mal Shis weigh 6 to 12 pounds when fully grown. Mal Shis are From 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

Lifespan of Afador versus Mal Shi

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

The lifespan of Mal Shis is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Mal Shis is 13.0 years.

Mal Shis live longer than Afadors.

Tolerates Being Alone: Afador versus Mal Shi

Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.

Mal Shis can be left alone only for a short time.

Do Afadors shed more than Mal Shis?

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

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

Which one drools more, the Afador or the Mal Shi

Afadors drool moderately.

Mal Shis do have a very low tendency to drool.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Afador or the Mal Shi?

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

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

Does the Afador Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mal Shi?

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.

Mal Shis 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 Mal Shis?

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

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

Can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mal Shis Tolerate Cold Weather?

Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.

Mal Shis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Wanderlust Potential: Afador vs. Mal Shi

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

Mal Shis 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 Mal Shis Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

Mal Shis cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afador or the Mal Shi?

Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.

Mal Shis get along fairly well with other dogs.

Are Afadors good family dogs? What about Mal Shis?

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

Mal Shis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

How Kid-friendly are Afadors and Mal Shis?

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

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

Is the Afador Easier to Train than the Mal Shi?

Afadors are not easy to train.

Mal Shis are very easy to train.

Is the Afador Better for Apartment Owners than the Mal Shi?

Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.

Mal Shis adapt very well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afador or the Mal Shi?

Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Mal Shis are very good for new dog owners.

Conclusion: Afador versus Mal Shi. 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 Mal Shi better suits you and your family.