Last Updated: Apr 09, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Yorkshire Terrier Versus Afador: Introduction
- Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador: Overview
- Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador
- The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador
- Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador
- Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador
- Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador
- Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Afadors?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Afador?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Afador?
- Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Afadors?
- Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Afador?
- Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Afador
- How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Afadors?
- Does the Yorkshire Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Afador?
- Do Yorkshire Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Afadors?
- Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Afador
- Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador. Which One is a Better Pet?
Yorkshire Terrier Versus Afador: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador? 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 Afador 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 Afador.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador 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 Afador. 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 Afador.
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 Afador.
Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador: Overview
A very important difference between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Afador is a large-sized dog.
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 Afador belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Yorkshire Terrier to the Afador 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 Afador
| Factor | Yorkshire Terrier | Afador |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 4 to 6 pounds | 50 to 75 pounds |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 20 to 29 inches |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2420 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1600 – $2950 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
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 Afador. 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 Afador is 59 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Yorkshire Terrier is a better pet than the Afador. So, you should get a Yorkshire Terrier!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador
Below is a list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador are most different:
The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador
The Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Afador.
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 Afador weighs 50 to 75 pounds when fully grown. The Afador is 20 to 29 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador
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 Afador is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Afador is 11.0 years.
The Yorkshire Terrier live longer than the Afador.
Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador
Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Afadors?
Yorkshire Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Afadors shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Afador?
Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Afadors require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Afador?
Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Afadors?
Yorkshire Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Afadors are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Afador?
Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Afadors are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Afador
Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Afadors drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Afadors?
Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Afadors do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Yorkshire Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Afador?
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.
Afadors 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.
Do Yorkshire Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Afadors?
Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Afadors are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather?
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Afador
Yorkshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Afadors have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather?
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Afadors cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Yorkshire Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Afador?
Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Afador?
Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Afadors are not the best dogs 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 Afador. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:
Yorkshire Terrier versus Dogo Argentino Yorkshire Terrier versus Shetland Sheepdog Yorkshire Terrier versus Tibetan Mastiff Yorkshire Terrier versus Saint Bernard Yorkshire Terrier versus Bulldog Yorkshire Terrier versus Flat-Coated Retriever Yorkshire Terrier versus American Foxhound Yorkshire Terrier versus Border Collie Yorkshire Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Affenhuahua Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Yorkshire Terrier versus Maltese Yorkshire Terrier versus Canaan Dog Yorkshire Terrier versus French Bulldog Yorkshire Terrier versus Neapolitan Mastiff Yorkshire Terrier versus Hovawart Yorkshire Terrier versus Boerboel Yorkshire Terrier versus Labrador Retriever
Conclusion: Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador. 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 Afador better suits you and your family.