Is the Affenhuahua Better than the Harrier as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Affenhuahua Versus Harrier: Introduction

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

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

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 Harrier.

Affenhuahua versus Harrier: Overview

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

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

On the other hand, the Harrier belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Affenhuahua versus Harrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Affenhuahua to the Harrier 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 Harrier

Factor Affenhuahua Harrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 13 to 18 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Weight 4 to 12 pounds 45 to 60 pounds
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 3/5
Height 6 to 12 inches 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 15.5 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data No Data
Average Price No Data No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
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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 Harrier. 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 Harrier is 81 out of 125.

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

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenhuahua and the Harrier

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

    • Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs. However, Harriers get along well with other dogs.
    • Affenhuahuas are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Harriers are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Affenhuahuas do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Harriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Affenhuahuas adapt well to apartment living. However, Harriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    The Similarities Between the Affenhuahua and the Harrier

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

    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier are good for new dog owners.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier are very easy to groom.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier are prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Affenhuahua and the Harrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.

    Size Comparison of Affenhuahua versus Harrier

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

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

    On the other hand, Harriers weigh 45 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Harriers are 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Affenhuahua versus Harrier

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

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

    Affenhuahuas live longer than Harriers.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Affenhuahua versus Harrier

    Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone.

    Harriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Affenhuahuas shed more than Harriers?

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

    Harriers shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Affenhuahua or the Harrier

    Affenhuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Harriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom.

    Harriers are very easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Harriers 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 Affenhuahuas Bark and Howl? What about Harriers?

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

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

    Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Harriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Harriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Affenhuahua vs. Harrier

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

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

    Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Harriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Harriers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.

    Harriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Affenhuahuas good family dogs? What about Harriers?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Affenhuahuas and Harriers?

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

    Harriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Affenhuahua Easier to Train than the Harrier?

    Affenhuahuas are fairly easy to train.

    Harriers are not easy to train.

    Is the Affenhuahua Better for Apartment Owners than the Harrier?

    Affenhuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.

    Harriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Affenhuahuas are very good for new dog owners.

    Harriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Affenhuahua versus Harrier. 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 Harrier better suits you and your family.