Breed Comparison: Affenpinscher Versus Hovawart

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Affenpinscher versus Hovawart

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Affenpinscher Versus Hovawart: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart 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 Hovawart.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart 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 Hovawart. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart.

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 Hovawart

Affenpinscher versus Hovawart: Overview

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

Affenpinscher versus Hovawart: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Affenpinscher to the Hovawart 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.

Factor Affenpinscher Hovawart
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 10 to 14 years
Easy To Train 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Weight 7 to 9 pounds 55 to 110 pounds
Height 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 23 to 29 inches
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $2220 No Data
Price Range $500 – $1962 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org

    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 Hovawart. 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 a Affenpinscher is 83 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Hovawart is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Affenpinscher is a better pet than the Hovawart. 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 Hovawart so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart

    Below is a list of where the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart are most different:

  • Affenpinschers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Hovawarts get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Affenpinschers adapt well to apartment living. However, Hovawarts do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart

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

  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart are not easy to train.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart 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 Hovawart are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart are very playful.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Hovawart are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Affenpinscher versus Hovawart

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

    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, Hovawarts weigh 55 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Hovawarts are 23 to 29 inches when fully grown.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Hovawart

    Affenpinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Hovawarts do not like to be left alone.

    How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Hovawarts?

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

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

    Do Affenpinschers shed more than Hovawarts?

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

    Hovawarts shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Hovawart

    Affenpinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Hovawarts do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Hovawart?

    Affenpinschers are not easy to train.

    Hovawarts are not easy to train.

    Do Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Hovawarts?

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

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Hovawart

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

    Hovawarts 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 Cold Weather? And can Hovawarts Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Affenpinschers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Hovawarts can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Hovawarts Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

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

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

    Affenpinschers are moderately easy to groom.

    Hovawarts are very easy to groom.

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

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

    Hovawarts 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.

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

    Affenpinschers are very good for new dog owners.

    Hovawarts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Affenpinschers get along very well with other dogs.

    Hovawarts do not get along well with other dogs.

    Is the Affenpinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Hovawart?

    Affenpinschers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Hovawarts do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Hovawarts?

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

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Affenpinscher

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Hovawart that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Hovawart:

  • Catahoula Leopard Dog (78 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the Affenpinscher vs Catahoula Leopard Dog.
  • Spanish Mastiff (81 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the Affenpinscher vs Spanish Mastiff.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Hovawart

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Affenpinscher that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Affenpinscher:

  • Dandie Dinmont Terrier (75 percent match with Affenpinscher). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
  • Peek A Poo (75 percent match with Affenpinscher). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Peek A Poo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Affenpinscher and how the Hovawart compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Affenpinscher and of the Hovawart to other breeds:

    Affenpinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Affenpinscher versus Coton de Tulear     Affenpinscher versus Alaskan Malamute     Affenpinscher versus Bernedoodle     Affenpinscher versus Norwich Terrier     Affenpinscher versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Affenpinscher versus Komondor     Affenpinscher versus Kai Ken     Affenpinscher versus Shichon     Affenpinscher versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Affenpinscher versus Patterdale Terrier     

    Hovawart Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Hovawart versus Kooikerhondje     Hovawart versus Norwegian Lundehund     Hovawart versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Hovawart versus American Foxhound     Hovawart versus German Shepherd Dog     Hovawart versus Bedlington Terrier     Hovawart versus Puli     Hovawart versus Shiloh Shepherd     Hovawart versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Hovawart versus German Shorthaired Pointer     

    Conclusion: Affenpinscher versus Hovawart. 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 Hovawart better suits you and your family.