Which is Better between the Afador and the Mountain Cur? A Very Detailed Review.

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Afador Versus Mountain Cur: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afador and the Mountain Cur? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Afador and the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afador and the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Afador and the Mountain Cur.

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 Mountain Cur

Afador versus Mountain Cur: Overview

Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur are similar in size. The Afador and the Mountain Cur are both large-sized dogs.

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

On the other hand, the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Afador to the Mountain Cur 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.

Factor Afador Mountain Cur
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 2/5
Easy To Train 1/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 16 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Height 20 to 29 inches 16 to 26 inches
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Weight 50 to 75 pounds 30 to 60 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.0 years
Price Range No Data $350 – $800
Average Price No Data $610
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org

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 Mountain Cur. 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 a Afador is 59 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Mountain Cur is 76 out of 125.

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

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afador and the Mountain Cur

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

  • Afadors gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Mountain Curs are not prone to gaining weight easily.

    • The Similarities Between the Afador and the Mountain Cur

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

  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur are not easy to train.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Afador and the Mountain Cur are highly intelligent.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Afador versus Mountain Cur

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

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

    On the other hand, Mountain Curs weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Mountain Curs are 16 to 26 inches when fully grown.

    Is the Afador Better for Apartment Owners than the Mountain Cur?

    Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Mountain Curs do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Mountain Curs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Is the Afador Easier to Train than the Mountain Cur?

    Afadors are not easy to train.

    Mountain Curs are not easy to train.

    Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Mountain Curs can tolerate hot weather.

    How Kid-friendly are Afadors and Mountain Curs?

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

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Afador or the Mountain Cur?

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

    Mountain Curs are very easy to groom.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Afador versus Mountain Cur

    Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.

    Mountain Curs do not like to be left alone.

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

    Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Mountain Curs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Which one drools more, the Afador or the Mountain Cur

    Afadors drool moderately.

    Mountain Curs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mountain Curs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Mountain Curs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Are Afadors good family dogs? What about Mountain Curs?

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

    Mountain Curs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Do Afadors shed more than Mountain Curs?

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

    Mountain Curs do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Does the Afador Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mountain Cur?

    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.

    Mountain Curs 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 Mountain Curs?

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

    Mountain Curs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Wanderlust Potential: Afador vs. Mountain Cur

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

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afador

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Mountain Cur that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Mountain Cur:

  • Black Mouth Cur (80 percent match with Mountain Cur). Here is our comparison of the Afador vs Black Mouth Cur.
  • Karelian Bear Dog (77 percent match with Mountain Cur). Here is our comparison of the Afador vs Karelian Bear Dog.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mountain Cur

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Afador that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Afador:

  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog (76 percent match with Afador). Here is our comparison of the Mountain Cur vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
  • Fila Brasileiro (75 percent match with Afador). Here is our comparison of the Mountain Cur vs Fila Brasileiro.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Afador and how the Mountain Cur compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Afador and of the Mountain Cur to other breeds:

    Afador Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Afador versus Boston Terrier     Afador versus Whippet     Afador versus Stabyhoun     Afador versus Yorkipoo     Afador versus Valley Bulldog     Afador versus Affenpinscher     Afador versus Norwegian Lundehund     Afador versus Puggle     Afador versus English Toy Spaniel     Afador versus Chorkie     

    Mountain Cur Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Mountain Cur versus Cavachon     Mountain Cur versus Bearded Collie     Mountain Cur versus Patterdale Terrier     Mountain Cur versus American Eskimo Dog     Mountain Cur versus Shih Tzu     Mountain Cur versus Catahoula Bulldog     Mountain Cur versus Finnish Lapphund     Mountain Cur versus Pomsky     Mountain Cur versus Akbash     Mountain Cur versus Afador     

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