Is the Affenpinscher Better than the Redbone Coonhound as a Pet? Answer…

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Affenpinscher Versus Redbone Coonhound: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound. 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 Redbone Coonhound.

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 Redbone Coonhound

Affenpinscher versus Redbone Coonhound: Overview

A very important difference between the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Affenpinscher is a tiny-sized dog while the Redbone Coonhound is a medium-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 Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Affenpinscher to the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 2/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
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 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Weight 7 to 9 pounds 45 to 70 pounds
Height 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2220 $540
Price Range $500 – $1962 $390 – $650
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • No Data
    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 147 141

    *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 Redbone Coonhound. 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 Redbone Coonhound is 72 out of 125.

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound

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

  • Affenpinschers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Redbone Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Affenpinschers do not have the tendency to drool. However, Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Affenpinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Redbone Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound

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

  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are not easy to train.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are very playful.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Affenpinscher versus Redbone Coonhound

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

    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, Redbone Coonhounds weigh 45 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Redbone Coonhounds are 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Price of Affenpinscher versus Price of Redbone Coonhound

    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 Redbone Coonhound puppy is $540. The price of the Redbone Coonhound typically ranges from $390 – $650. However, the price of a Redbone Coonhound can be as low as $250 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 73 Redbone Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Affenpinscher is more expensive than the Redbone Coonhound.

    Affenpinscher Redbone Coonhound
    Average Price $2220 $540
    Price Range $500 to $1962 $390 to $650

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Affenpinscher and Redbone Coonhound. For different price points, the charts show how many Affenpinscher puppies or how many Redbone Coonhound 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 Affenpinschers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Redbone Coonhounds

    A breakdown of the prices of Redbone Coonhounds

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Affenpinscher puppy or the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Affenpinschers and many Redbone Coonhounds 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 Will that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Affenpinschers like Will on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Affenpinschers, Redbone Coonhounds are also available for adoption. For example, Remi is a Male Redbone Coonhound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Redbone Coonhounds like Remi that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Major is the name of another Affenpinscher (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also Redford, an adorable Male Redbone Coonhound on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Affenpinschers and Redbone Coonhounds are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Affenpinschers and Redbone Coonhounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Popularity of Affenpinscher versus Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Affenpinscher and the Redbone Coonhound over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Redbone Coonhound is more popular with dog owners than the Affenpinscher. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Redbone Coonhound is 141 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Affenpinscher is 147 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Affenpinscher

    Popularity of Affenpinscher

    Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Year Affenpinscher Popularity Rank Redbone Coonhound Popularity Rank
    2013 143 133
    2014 144 148
    2015 136 139
    2016 149 143
    2017 147 139
    2018 148 142
    2019 151 143
    2020 163 146

    Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Redbone Coonhound

    Affenpinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Redbone Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Redbone Coonhounds?

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

    Redbone Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Do Affenpinschers shed more than Redbone Coonhounds?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Redbone Coonhound

    Affenpinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.

    Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Redbone Coonhound?

    Affenpinschers are not easy to train.

    Redbone Coonhounds are fairly easy to train.

    Do Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Redbone Coonhounds?

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

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Redbone Coonhound

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

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

    Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Affenpinschers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Redbone Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Redbone Coonhounds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Affenpinscher or the Redbone Coonhound?

    Affenpinschers are moderately easy to groom.

    Redbone Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Affenpinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Redbone Coonhound?

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

    Redbone Coonhounds 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.

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

    Affenpinschers are very good for new dog owners.

    Redbone Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Affenpinschers get along very well with other dogs.

    Redbone Coonhounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Affenpinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Redbone Coonhound?

    Affenpinschers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Redbone Coonhounds?

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

    Redbone Coonhounds 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 Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound:

  • Bluetick Coonhound (81 percent match with Redbone Coonhound). Here is our comparison of the Affenpinscher vs Bluetick Coonhound.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Redbone Coonhound

    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 Redbone Coonhound vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
  • Peek A Poo (75 percent match with Affenpinscher). Here is our comparison of the Redbone Coonhound vs Peek A Poo.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Affenpinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Affenpinscher versus American Foxhound     Affenpinscher versus Tibetan Terrier     Affenpinscher versus Cavapoo     Affenpinscher versus Goldador     Affenpinscher versus Bichon Frise     Affenpinscher versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Affenpinscher versus Puli     Affenpinscher versus Akbash     Affenpinscher versus Schipperke     Affenpinscher versus Catahoula Bulldog     

    Redbone Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Redbone Coonhound versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Redbone Coonhound versus Spinone Italiano     Redbone Coonhound versus Chow Chow     Redbone Coonhound versus Leonberger     Redbone Coonhound versus Kishu Ken     Redbone Coonhound versus Plott     Redbone Coonhound versus Shichon     Redbone Coonhound versus Airedale Terrier     Redbone Coonhound versus Pharaoh Hound     Redbone Coonhound versus Miniature Pinscher     

    Conclusion: Affenpinscher versus Redbone Coonhound. 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 Redbone Coonhound better suits you and your family.