Which is Better between the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo? A Very Detailed Review.

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Affenpinscher Versus Westiepoo: Introduction

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

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

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 Westiepoo

Affenpinscher versus Westiepoo: Overview

A very important difference between the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Affenpinscher is a tiny-sized dog while the Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Affenpinscher versus Westiepoo: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Affenpinscher to the Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
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 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Weight 7 to 9 pounds 20 to 35 pounds
Height 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 11 to 17 inches
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2220 $1870
Price Range $500 – $1962 $1850 – $1850
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
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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 Westiepoo. 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 Westiepoo is 83 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Westiepoo is not better or worse than the Affenpinscher. So, you can get the Westiepoo or 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 Westiepoo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo

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

  • Affenpinschers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Westiepoos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    • The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo

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

  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo are very playful.
  • Both the Affenpinscher and the Westiepoo are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Affenpinscher versus Westiepoo

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

    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, Westiepoos weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Westiepoos are 11 to 17 inches when fully grown.

    Price of Affenpinscher versus Price of Westiepoo

    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 Westiepoo puppy is $1870. The price of the Westiepoo typically ranges from $1850 – $1850. However, the price of a Westiepoo can be as low as $1799 and as high as $1999. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 5 Westiepoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Affenpinscher is more expensive than the Westiepoo.

    Affenpinscher Westiepoo
    Average Price $2220 $1870
    Price Range $500 to $1962 $1850 to $1850

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Affenpinscher and Westiepoo. For different price points, the charts show how many Affenpinscher puppies or how many Westiepoo 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 Westiepoos

    A breakdown of the prices of Westiepoos

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Westiepoo

    Affenpinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Westiepoos do not like to be left alone.

    How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Westiepoos?

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

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

    Do Affenpinschers shed more than Westiepoos?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Westiepoo

    Affenpinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Westiepoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Westiepoo?

    Affenpinschers are not easy to train.

    Westiepoos are very easy to train.

    Do Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Westiepoos?

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

    Westiepoos bark and howl, but not very much.

    Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Westiepoo

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

    Westiepoos have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Affenpinschers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Westiepoos can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Westiepoos Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

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

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

    Affenpinschers are moderately easy to groom.

    Westiepoos are very easy to groom.

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

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

    Westiepoos 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 Westiepoo?

    Affenpinschers are very good for new dog owners.

    Westiepoos are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Affenpinschers get along very well with other dogs.

    Westiepoos get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Affenpinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Westiepoo?

    Affenpinschers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Westiepoos adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Westiepoos?

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

    Westiepoos 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 Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo:

  • Schnoodle (78 percent match with Westiepoo). Here is our comparison of the Affenpinscher vs Schnoodle.
  • American Hairless Terrier (82 percent match with Westiepoo). Here is our comparison of the Affenpinscher vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Cockalier (79 percent match with Westiepoo). Here is our comparison of the Affenpinscher vs Cockalier.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Westiepoo

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Affenpinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Affenpinscher versus Saint Bernard     Affenpinscher versus Finnish Spitz     Affenpinscher versus Labrador Retriever     Affenpinscher versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Affenpinscher versus Miniature Schnauzer     Affenpinscher versus Harrier     Affenpinscher versus Keeshond     Affenpinscher versus Pharaoh Hound     Affenpinscher versus Pomapoo     Affenpinscher versus American Staffordshire Terrier     

    Westiepoo Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Westiepoo versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Westiepoo versus King Shepherd     Westiepoo versus Silky Terrier     Westiepoo versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Westiepoo versus Havanese     Westiepoo versus Japanese Chin     Westiepoo versus Lancashire Heeler     Westiepoo versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Westiepoo versus English Cocker Spaniel     Westiepoo versus Chinese Shar-Pei     

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