Last Updated: Jun 17, 2022
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- Great Dane Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Affenhuahua: Overview
- Great Dane versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Affenhuahua
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Affenhuahua
- Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Affenhuahua
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Affenhuahua
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Affenhuahua
- Do Great Danes shed more than Affenhuahuas?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Affenhuahua?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Affenhuahua?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Affenhuahua
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Affenhuahuas?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Affenhuahua
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Affenhuahua. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Affenhuahua.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane or the Affenhuahua.
Great Dane versus Affenhuahua: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Affenhuahua is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Affenhuahua is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Great Dane belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Affenhuahua belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Great Dane versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Affenhuahua
| Factor | Great Dane | Affenhuahua |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 4 to 12 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 6 to 12 inches |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 13 to 18 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 15.5 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Great Dane 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 Great Dane is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Affenhuahua is 74 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Affenhuahua, we still believe that the Great Dane is a better pet than the Affenhuahua.
This is because Great Danes are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Great Dane will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Great Dane :-). We are for the Great Dane. So get a Great Dane!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Affenhuahua
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Affenhuahua are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Affenhuahua
The Great Dane and the Affenhuahua are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Affenhuahua are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Affenhuahua
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Affenhuahua.
The Great Dane weighs 100 to 200 pounds when fully grown. The Great Dane is 26 to 34 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 Great Dane versus Affenhuahua
The lifespan of the Great Dane is between 7 to 10 years. The average lifespan of the Great Dane is 8.5 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 Great Dane.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Affenhuahua
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone.
Do Great Danes shed more than Affenhuahuas?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended 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 Great Dane or the Affenhuahua?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Affenhuahua?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Affenhuahuas are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Affenhuahuas are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Affenhuahua
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Affenhuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Affenhuahuas?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Affenhuahuas get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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 Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Affenhuahuas are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Affenhuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Affenhuahua
Great Danes 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 Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Affenhuahuas can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Affenhuahua?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Affenhuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Affenhuahua?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Affenhuahuas are very good for new dog owners.
Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Great Dane compares to other breeds aside from the Affenhuahua. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Great Dane versus Scottish Deerhound Great Dane versus Brussels Griffon Great Dane versus Shetland Sheepdog Great Dane versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Great Dane versus German Longhaired Pointer Great Dane versus American Water Spaniel Great Dane versus Xoloitzcuintli Great Dane versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Great Dane versus Pekingese Great Dane versus Shiranian Great Dane versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Great Dane versus Schipperke Great Dane versus French Spaniel Great Dane versus Sheepadoodle Great Dane versus Manchester Terrier Great Dane versus Lowchen
Conclusion: Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Affenhuahua better suits you and your family.