Breed Comparison: Affenpinscher Versus Azawakh

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Affenpinscher Versus Azawakh: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh 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 Affenpinscher and for the Azawakh. 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 Affenpinscher and the Azawakh.

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

Affenpinscher versus Azawakh: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Affenpinscher belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Azawakh 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.

Affenpinscher versus Azawakh: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Affenpinscher to the Azawakh 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 Affenpinscher and the Azawakh

Factor Affenpinscher Azawakh
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Weight 7 to 9 pounds 33 to 55 pounds
Height 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $3240 No Data
Price Range $1600 – $2750 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Affenpinscher 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 Azawakh. 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 Affenpinscher is 83 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Azawakh is 81 out of 125.

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

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

    The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh

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

    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh are not easy to train.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh are prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh are very playful.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Size Comparison of Affenpinscher versus Azawakh

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Affenpinscher and the Azawakh.

    Affenpinschers weigh 7 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Affenpinschers are 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Azawakhs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Azawakhs are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Affenpinscher versus Azawakh

    The lifespan of Affenpinschers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Affenpinschers is 13.0 years.

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

    Azawakhs live longer than Affenpinschers.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Azawakh

    Affenpinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Affenpinschers shed more than Azawakhs?

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

    Azawakhs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Azawakh

    Affenpinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Affenpinscher or the Azawakh?

    Affenpinschers are moderately easy to groom.

    Azawakhs are very easy to groom.

    Does the Affenpinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?

    Affenpinschers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Azawakhs 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 Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Azawakhs?

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

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

    Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Affenpinschers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Azawakh

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

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

    Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Affenpinscher or the Azawakh?

    Affenpinschers get along very well with other dogs.

    Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Azawakhs?

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

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

    Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Azawakh?

    Affenpinschers are not easy to train.

    Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Affenpinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Azawakh?

    Affenpinschers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Affenpinscher or the Azawakh?

    Affenpinschers are very good for new dog owners.

    Azawakhs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Affenpinscher versus Azawakh. 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 Affenpinscher and the Azawakh better suits you and your family.