Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Affenpinscher Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Affenpinscher versus Puggle: Overview
- Affenpinscher versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenpinscher and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Affenpinscher versus Puggle
- Price of Affenpinscher versus Price of Puggle
- Adopting the Affenpinscher versus Adopting the Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Puggle
- How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Puggles?
- Do Affenpinschers shed more than Puggles?
- Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Puggle
- Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Do Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Puggle
- Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Affenpinscher or the Puggle?
- Does the Affenpinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Affenpinscher or the Puggle?
- Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Affenpinscher
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Affenpinscher versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Affenpinscher Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Affenpinscher and the Puggle? 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 Puggle 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 Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Affenpinscher and the Puggle 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 Puggle. 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 Puggle.
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 Puggle
Affenpinscher versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Affenpinscher and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Affenpinscher is a tiny-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-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 Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..
Affenpinscher versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Affenpinscher to the Puggle 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 | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 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 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 9 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Height | 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $2220 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $500 – $1962 | $995 – $1400 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*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 Puggle. 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 Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puggle is a better pet than the Affenpinscher. So, you should get the Puggle!
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 Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenpinscher and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Affenpinscher and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Puggle
The Affenpinscher and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Affenpinscher and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Affenpinscher versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Affenpinscher and the Puggle.
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, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Affenpinscher versus Price of Puggle
The average price of the Affenpinscher puppy is $2220. The price of the Affenpinscher typically ranges from $500 – $1962. However, the price of a Affenpinscher can be as low as $150 and as high as $10000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 8 Affenpinscher puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of a Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Affenpinscher is more expensive than the Puggle.
| Affenpinscher | Puggle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2220 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $500 to $1962 | $995 to $1400 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Affenpinscher and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Affenpinscher puppies or how many Puggle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Affenpinschers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Puggles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Affenpinscher puppy or the Puggle puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Affenpinscher versus Adopting the Puggle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Affenpinschers and many Puggles are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Affenpinscher named Oakley that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Affenpinschers like Oakley on pefinder.com.
Also, like Affenpinschers, Puggles are also available for adoption. For example, Stud Muffin is a Male Puggle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Puggles like Stud Muffin that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Jughead Aka Kujo is the name of another Affenpinscher (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also Maxx, an adorable Male Puggle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Affenpinschers and Puggles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Puggle
Affenpinschers do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Puggles?
Affenpinschers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Do Affenpinschers shed more than Puggles?
Affenpinschers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Puggles shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Puggle
Affenpinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Affenpinschers are not easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Do Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Affenpinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Puggle
Affenpinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Affenpinschers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Affenpinschers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Affenpinscher or the Puggle?
Affenpinschers are moderately easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Does the Affenpinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
Affenpinschers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Puggles 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 Puggle?
Affenpinschers are very good for new dog owners.
Puggles are very good for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Affenpinscher or the Puggle?
Affenpinschers get along very well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Is the Affenpinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Affenpinschers adapt very well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Affenpinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Affenpinscher
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Affenpinscher and how the Puggle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Affenpinscher and of the Puggle to other breeds:
Affenpinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
Affenpinscher versus Toy Fox Terrier Affenpinscher versus Schnoodle Affenpinscher versus American Bulldog Affenpinscher versus Cockapoo Affenpinscher versus Bolognese Affenpinscher versus American Bulldog Affenpinscher versus Irish Wolfhound Affenpinscher versus Pyrenean Mastiff Affenpinscher versus Fila Brasileiro Affenpinscher versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Saint Bernard Puggle versus Bernedoodle Puggle versus French Bulldog Puggle versus Standard Poodle Puggle versus Briard Puggle versus Scottish Deerhound Puggle versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puggle versus German Pinscher Puggle versus Akita
Conclusion: Affenpinscher versus Puggle. 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 Puggle better suits you and your family.