Is the Afador Better than the Spanish Mastiff as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Afador Versus Spanish Mastiff: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff.

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 Spanish Mastiff.

Afador versus Spanish Mastiff: Overview

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

The table below compares the Afador to the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff

Factor Afador Spanish Mastiff
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 2/5
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 12 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 3/5
Height 20 to 29 inches 26 to 35 inches
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
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 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 4/5
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 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Weight 50 to 75 pounds 140 to 220 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data $1000 – $1050
Average Price No Data $1050
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 Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff is 83 out of 125.

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

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff

Below is a list of where the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff are most different:

  • Afadors have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Spanish Mastiffs 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, Spanish Mastiffs are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.

The Similarities Between the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff

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

  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff are not easy to train.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff are highly intelligent.

Size Comparison of Afador versus Spanish Mastiff

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afador and the Spanish Mastiff.

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

On the other hand, Spanish Mastiffs weigh 140 to 220 pounds when fully grown. Spanish Mastiffs are 26 to 35 inches when fully grown.

Lifespan of Afador versus Spanish Mastiff

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

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

Tolerates Being Alone: Afador versus Spanish Mastiff

Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.

Spanish Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.

Do Afadors shed more than Spanish Mastiffs?

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

Spanish Mastiffs shed moderately.

Which one drools more, the Afador or the Spanish Mastiff

Afadors drool moderately.

Spanish Mastiffs do have a very low tendency to drool.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Afador or the Spanish Mastiff?

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

Spanish Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

Does the Afador Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spanish Mastiff?

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.

Spanish Mastiffs 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 Spanish Mastiffs?

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

Spanish Mastiffs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

Can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.

Spanish Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

Wanderlust Potential: Afador vs. Spanish Mastiff

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

Spanish Mastiffs 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 Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

Spanish Mastiffs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afador or the Spanish Mastiff?

Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.

Spanish Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

Are Afadors good family dogs? What about Spanish Mastiffs?

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

Spanish Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

How Kid-friendly are Afadors and Spanish Mastiffs?

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

Spanish Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Is the Afador Easier to Train than the Spanish Mastiff?

Afadors are not easy to train.

Spanish Mastiffs are not easy to train.

Is the Afador Better for Apartment Owners than the Spanish Mastiff?

Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.

Spanish Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afador or the Spanish Mastiff?

Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Spanish Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Conclusion: Afador versus Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff better suits you and your family.