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- Affenpinscher Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction
- Affenpinscher versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview
- Affenpinscher versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Size (Weight and Height) of Affenpinscher versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Price of Affenpinscher versus Price of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Adopting the Affenpinscher versus Adopting the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- The Popularity of Affenpinscher versus Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Health Problems of Affenpinscher versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
- How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Do Affenpinschers shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Do Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Affenpinscher or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Does the Affenpinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Affenpinscher or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Affenpinscher
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Affenpinscher versus Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
Affenpinscher Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound
Affenpinscher versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview
A very important difference between the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker Coonhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Affenpinscher is a tiny-sized dog while the Treeing Walker Coonhound 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 Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Affenpinscher to the Treeing Walker 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 | Treeing Walker Coonhound |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 12 to 13 years |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| 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 | 3/5 |
| 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 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 9 pounds | 45 to 80 pounds |
| Height | 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $2220 | $430 |
| Price Range | $500 – $1962 | $300 – $300 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 147 | 127 |
*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 Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound is 66 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Affenpinscher is a better pet than the Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound
Below is a list of where the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most different:
The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
The Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Affenpinscher versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker 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, Treeing Walker Coonhounds weigh 45 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Treeing Walker Coonhounds are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Affenpinscher versus Price of Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy is $430. The price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound typically ranges from $300 – $300. However, the price of a Treeing Walker Coonhound can be as low as $250 and as high as $1000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 9 Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Affenpinscher is more expensive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
| Affenpinscher | Treeing Walker Coonhound | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2220 | $430 |
| Price Range | $500 to $1962 | $300 to $300 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Affenpinscher and Treeing Walker Coonhound. For different price points, the charts show how many Affenpinscher puppies or how many Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhounds
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Affenpinscher puppy or the Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Affenpinschers and many Treeing Walker 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 Topper that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Affenpinschers like Topper on pefinder.com.
Also, like Affenpinschers, Treeing Walker Coonhounds are also available for adoption. For example, Edgar is a Male Treeing Walker Coonhound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Treeing Walker Coonhounds like Edgar that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Will is the name of another Affenpinscher (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also Jimbo, an adorable Male Treeing Walker Coonhound on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Affenpinschers and Treeing Walker Coonhounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Affenpinscher versus Popularity of Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Treeing Walker Coonhound is more popular with dog owners than the Affenpinscher. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Treeing Walker Coonhound is 127 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound
| Year | Affenpinscher Popularity Rank | Treeing Walker Coonhound Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 143 | 101 |
| 2014 | 144 | 112 |
| 2015 | 136 | 117 |
| 2016 | 149 | 137 |
| 2017 | 147 | 131 |
| 2018 | 148 | 137 |
| 2019 | 151 | 129 |
| 2020 | 163 | 153 |
Health Problems of Affenpinscher versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Affenpinscher and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Treeing Walker Coonhound is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Affenpinscher.
4 health tests are recommended for Affenpinscher while 4 tests are recommended for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Affenpinschers and in Treeing Walker Coonhounds.
Affenpinscher Health Problems
Affenpinschers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Affenpinscher puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Affenpinscher puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Affenpinscher breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Affenpinschers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Affenpinschers here.
Treeing Walker Coonhound Health Problems
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Treeing Walker Coonhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Treeing Walker Coonhounds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Treeing Walker Coonhounds here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
Affenpinschers do not like to be left alone.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.
How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Affenpinschers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Do Affenpinschers shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Affenpinschers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
Affenpinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Affenpinschers are not easy to train.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not easy to train.
Do Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Affenpinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound
Affenpinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Affenpinschers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Affenpinschers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Affenpinscher or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Affenpinschers are moderately easy to groom.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are very easy to groom.
Does the Affenpinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Affenpinschers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Affenpinschers are very good for new dog owners.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Affenpinscher or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Affenpinschers get along very well with other dogs.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.
Is the Affenpinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Affenpinschers adapt very well to apartment living.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Affenpinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Treeing Walker 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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Affenpinscher and how the Treeing Walker Coonhound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Affenpinscher and of the Treeing Walker Coonhound to other breeds:
Affenpinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
Affenpinscher versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Affenpinscher versus Japanese Spitz Affenpinscher versus Mountain Cur Affenpinscher versus Australian Shepherd Affenpinscher versus Peek A Poo Affenpinscher versus Pekingese Affenpinscher versus Biewer Terrier Affenpinscher versus Sussex Spaniel Affenpinscher versus Neapolitan Mastiff Affenpinscher versus Tibetan Spaniel
Treeing Walker Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Kuvasz Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Keeshond Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Mastiff Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Chow Chow Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Morkie Treeing Walker Coonhound versus American Hairless Terrier Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Cockapoo Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Valley Bulldog Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Shiba Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Redbone Coonhound
Conclusion: Affenpinscher versus Treeing Walker 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you and your family.