Last Updated: Apr 09, 2022
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- Yorkshire Terrier Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction
- Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua: Overview
- Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua
- The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua
- Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua
- Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua
- Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua
- Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Affenhuahuas?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Affenhuahua?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Affenhuahua?
- Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?
- Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?
- Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Affenhuahua
- How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Affenhuahuas?
- Does the Yorkshire Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?
- Do Yorkshire Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?
- Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Affenhuahua
- Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua. Which One is a Better Pet?
Yorkshire Terrier Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua 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 Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua 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 Yorkshire Terrier and for the Affenhuahua. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Yorkshire Terrier or the Affenhuahua.
Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua: Overview
Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua are similar in size. The Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua are both tiny-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Yorkshire Terrier 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 Affenhuahua belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Yorkshire Terrier to the Affenhuahua 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua
Factor | Yorkshire Terrier | Affenhuahua |
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Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 13 to 18 years |
Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 1/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 4/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Weight | 4 to 6 pounds | 4 to 12 pounds |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Height | 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 6 to 12 inches |
Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 15.5 years |
Average Price | $2420 | No Data |
Price Range | $1600 – $2950 | No Data |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Yorkshire Terrier 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 Affenhuahua. 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 the Yorkshire Terrier is 76 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Affenhuahua is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Yorkshire Terrier is a better pet than the Affenhuahua. So, you should get a Yorkshire Terrier!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua
Below is a list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua are most different:
The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua
The Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua.
The Yorkshire Terrier weighs 4 to 6 pounds when fully grown. The Yorkshire Terrier is 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Affenhuahua weighs 4 to 12 pounds when fully grown. The Affenhuahua is 6 to 12 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua
The lifespan of the Yorkshire Terrier is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Yorkshire Terrier is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of the Affenhuahua is between 13 to 18 years. The average lifespan of the Affenhuahua is 15.5 years.
The Affenhuahua live longer than the Yorkshire Terrier.
Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua
Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone.
Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Affenhuahuas?
Yorkshire Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Affenhuahuas do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Affenhuahua?
Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Affenhuahua?
Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?
Yorkshire Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Affenhuahuas are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?
Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Affenhuahuas are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Affenhuahua
Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Affenhuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Affenhuahuas?
Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Affenhuahuas get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Does the Yorkshire Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?
Yorkshire Terriers 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.
Affenhuahuas 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.
Do Yorkshire Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?
Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Affenhuahuas are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Affenhuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Affenhuahua
Yorkshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Affenhuahuas do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Affenhuahuas can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Yorkshire Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Affenhuahua?
Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Affenhuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Affenhuahua?
Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Affenhuahuas are very good for new dog owners.
Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Yorkshire Terrier compares to other breeds aside from the Affenhuahua. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:
Yorkshire Terrier versus Irish Water Spaniel Yorkshire Terrier versus Chinese Shar-Pei Yorkshire Terrier versus Spinone Italiano Yorkshire Terrier versus Harrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Estrela Mountain Dog Yorkshire Terrier versus Newfoundland Yorkshire Terrier versus Tibetan Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Saint Bernard Yorkshire Terrier versus Valley Bulldog Yorkshire Terrier versus Belgian Sheepdog Yorkshire Terrier versus Cesky Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Gordon Setter Yorkshire Terrier versus Field Spaniel Yorkshire Terrier versus Irish Wolfhound Yorkshire Terrier versus Aussiedoodle Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle
Conclusion: Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua. 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 Yorkshire Terrier and the Affenhuahua better suits you and your family.