Which is Better between the Beagle and the Affenhuahua?

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Last Updated: Jun 22, 2022

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Beagle Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Beagle 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 Beagle 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 Beagle and the Affenhuahua.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Beagle 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 Beagle 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 Beagle 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 Beagle or the Affenhuahua.

Beagle versus Affenhuahua: Overview

A very important difference between the Beagle and the Affenhuahua is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Beagle is a small-sized dog while the Affenhuahua is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Beagle 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.

On the other hand, the Affenhuahua belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Beagle versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Beagle 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 Beagle and the Affenhuahua

Factor Beagle Affenhuahua
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
General Health 1/5 4/5
Easy To Train 1/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 13 to 18 years
Height 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder 6 to 12 inches
Weight 18 to 30 pounds 4 to 12 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
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
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 15.5 years
Average Price $1210 No Data
Price Range $700 – $1500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Advanced Cardiac Evaluation
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Eye Examination
  • FACTOR VII Deficiency
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • MLS
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  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 Beagle 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 Beagle is 71 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 Beagle is a better pet than the Affenhuahua.

    This is because Beagles are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Beagle will come out on top.

    Also, we are biased in favor of the Beagle :-). We are for the Beagle. So get a Beagle!

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Beagle and the Affenhuahua

    Below is a list of where the Beagle and the Affenhuahua are most different:

  • Beagles have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Affenhuahuas are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Beagles get along well with other dogs. However, Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Beagles are very friendly towards strangers. However, Affenhuahuas are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Beagles have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Affenhuahuas have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Beagles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Affenhuahuas do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    • The Similarities Between the Beagle and the Affenhuahua

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

  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Beagle and the Affenhuahua are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    • Size Comparison of the Beagle versus Affenhuahua

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Beagle and the Affenhuahua.

    The Beagle weighs 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. The Beagle is 13 to 15 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.

    Size of Beagle versus Size of Affenhuahua

    Lifespan of Beagle versus Affenhuahua

    The lifespan of the Beagle is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Beagle is 12.5 years.

    The lifespan of the Affenhuahua is between 13 to 18 years. The average lifespan of the Affenhuahua is 15.5 years.

    The Affenhuahua lives longer than the Beagle.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Beagle versus Affenhuahua

    Beagles do not like to be left alone.

    Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone.

    Do Beagles shed more than Affenhuahuas?

    Beagles shed moderately.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Beagle or the Affenhuahua?

    Beagles are very easy to groom.

    Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Beagle or the Affenhuahua?

    Beagles get along very well with other dogs.

    Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Beagles good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?

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

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

    Is the Beagle Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?

    Beagles are not easy to train.

    Affenhuahuas are fairly easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Beagle or the Affenhuahua

    Beagles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Affenhuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Beagles and Affenhuahuas?

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

    Affenhuahuas get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Does the Beagle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?

    Beagles 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.

    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 Beagles Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?

    Beagles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Affenhuahuas are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Beagles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Beagles cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Affenhuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Beagle vs. Affenhuahua

    Beagles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily 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 Beagles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Beagles can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Is the Beagle Better for Apartment Owners than the Affenhuahua?

    Beagles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Affenhuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Beagle or the Affenhuahua?

    Beagles are OK for new dog owners.

    Affenhuahuas are very good for new dog owners.

    Beagle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    You may also be interested in how the Beagle compares to other breeds aside from the Affenhuahua. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Beagle to other breeds:

    Beagle versus Lhasa Apso     Beagle versus Carolina Dog     Beagle versus Bordoodle     Beagle versus Australian Kelpie     Beagle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Beagle versus Akita Chow     Beagle versus Australian Cattle Dog     Beagle versus French Bulldog     Beagle versus Shih Tzu     Beagle versus American Water Spaniel     Beagle versus Pomeranian     Beagle versus Korean Jindo Dog     Beagle versus Yorkipoo     Beagle versus Vizsla     Beagle versus Border Terrier     

    Conclusion: Beagle 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 Beagle and the Affenhuahua better suits you and your family.