Breed Comparison: Affenhuahua Versus Chow Chow

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Affenhuahua Versus Chow Chow: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow 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 Affenhuahua and for the Chow Chow. 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 Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Affenhuahua or the Chow Chow.

Affenhuahua versus Chow Chow: Overview

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

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

On the other hand, the Chow Chow 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.

Affenhuahua versus Chow Chow: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Affenhuahua to the Chow Chow 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 Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow

Factor Affenhuahua Chow Chow
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Life Span 13 to 18 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 1/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 1/5
General Health 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 4/5
Weight 4 to 12 pounds 40 to 70 pounds
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 2/5
Height 6 to 12 inches 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 15.5 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1000 – $2500
Average Price No Data $1810
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Affenhuahua 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 Chow Chow. 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 Affenhuahua is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Chow Chow is 69 out of 125.

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

    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 Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow

    Below is a list of where the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow are most different:

    • Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone. However, Chow Chows can be left alone for some time without problems.
    • Affenhuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Chow Chows can tolerate cold weather.
    • Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom. However, Chow Chows require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
    • Affenhuahuas are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Chow Chows are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.

    The Similarities Between the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow

    The Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow are most similar:

    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow do not get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow are not very friendly towards strangers.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow are prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.

    Size Comparison of Affenhuahua versus Chow Chow

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow.

    Affenhuahuas weigh 4 to 12 pounds when fully grown. Affenhuahuas are 6 to 12 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Chow Chows weigh 40 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Chow Chows are 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Affenhuahua versus Chow Chow

    The lifespan of Affenhuahuas is between 13 to 18 years. The average lifespan of Affenhuahuas is 15.5 years.

    The lifespan of Chow Chows is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Chow Chows is 13.5 years.

    Affenhuahuas live longer than Chow Chows.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Affenhuahua versus Chow Chow

    Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone.

    Chow Chows can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Do Affenhuahuas shed more than Chow Chows?

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

    Chow Chows do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Affenhuahua or the Chow Chow

    Affenhuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Chow Chows drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Affenhuahua or the Chow Chow?

    Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom.

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

    Does the Affenhuahua Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chow Chow?

    Affenhuahuas 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.

    Chow Chows 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 Affenhuahuas Bark and Howl? What about Chow Chows?

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

    Chow Chows are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chow Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Affenhuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Chow Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Affenhuahua vs. Chow Chow

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

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

    Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chow Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Affenhuahuas can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Chow Chows cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Affenhuahua or the Chow Chow?

    Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.

    Chow Chows do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Affenhuahuas good family dogs? What about Chow Chows?

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

    Chow Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

    How Kid-friendly are Affenhuahuas and Chow Chows?

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

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

    Is the Affenhuahua Easier to Train than the Chow Chow?

    Affenhuahuas are fairly easy to train.

    Chow Chows are not easy to train.

    Is the Affenhuahua Better for Apartment Owners than the Chow Chow?

    Affenhuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.

    Chow Chows adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Affenhuahua or the Chow Chow?

    Affenhuahuas are very good for new dog owners.

    Chow Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Affenhuahua versus Chow Chow. 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 Affenhuahua and the Chow Chow better suits you and your family.