Guide on Deciding Betweeen the Afador and the Saint Bernard.

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Afador Versus Saint Bernard: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afador and the Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard. 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 Saint Bernard.

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 Saint Bernard.

Afador versus Saint Bernard: Overview

A very important difference between the Afador and the Saint Bernard is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afador is a large-sized dog while the Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Afador to the Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard

Factor Afador Saint Bernard
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 5/5
Easy To Train 1/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 8 to 10 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Height 20 to 29 inches 2 feet, 2 inches to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the s
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 1/5
General Health 3/5 2/5
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 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Weight 50 to 75 pounds 120 to 180 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 9.0 years
Price Range No Data $875 – $1525
Average Price No Data $1320
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation – Min Age 24 Months
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia – Min Age 24 Months
  • Eye Examination – Min Age 22 Months
  • Hip Dysplasia – Min Age 24 Months
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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 Saint Bernard. 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 Saint Bernard is 81 out of 125.

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

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afador and the Saint Bernard

    Below is a list of where the Afador and the Saint Bernard are most different:

    • Afadors are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Saint Bernards are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Afadors do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Saint Bernards get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Afadors have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Saint Bernards have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
    • Afadors are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Saint Bernards are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.

    The Similarities Between the Afador and the Saint Bernard

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

    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard are not easy to train.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard are prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Afador and the Saint Bernard are highly intelligent.

    Size Comparison of Afador versus Saint Bernard

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afador and the Saint Bernard.

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

    On the other hand, Saint Bernards weigh 120 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Bernards are 2 feet, 2 inches to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Afador versus Saint Bernard

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

    The lifespan of Saint Bernards is between 8 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Saint Bernards is 9.0 years.

    Afadors live longer than Saint Bernards.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Afador versus Saint Bernard

    Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.

    Saint Bernards do not like to be left alone.

    Do Afadors shed more than Saint Bernards?

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

    Saint Bernards shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Afador or the Saint Bernard

    Afadors drool moderately.

    Saint Bernards have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Afador or the Saint Bernard?

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

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

    Does the Afador Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Bernard?

    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.

    Saint Bernards have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Afadors Bark and Howl? What about Saint Bernards?

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

    Saint Bernards are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Bernards Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Saint Bernards can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Afador vs. Saint Bernard

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

    Saint Bernards 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 Saint Bernards Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Saint Bernards cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afador or the Saint Bernard?

    Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Saint Bernards get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Afadors good family dogs? What about Saint Bernards?

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

    Saint Bernards are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Afadors and Saint Bernards?

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

    Saint Bernards get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Afador Easier to Train than the Saint Bernard?

    Afadors are not easy to train.

    Saint Bernards are not easy to train.

    Is the Afador Better for Apartment Owners than the Saint Bernard?

    Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Saint Bernards adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afador or the Saint Bernard?

    Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Saint Bernards are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Afador versus Saint Bernard. 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 Saint Bernard better suits you and your family.