Last Updated: Jun 16, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Boxer Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction
- Boxer versus Affenhuahua: Overview
- Boxer versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Boxer and the Affenhuahua
- Size Comparison of the Boxer versus Affenhuahua
- Lifespan of Boxer versus Affenhuahua
- Tolerates Being Alone: Boxer versus Affenhuahua
- Do Boxers shed more than Affenhuahuas?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxer or the Affenhuahua?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxer or the Affenhuahua?
- Are Boxers good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?
- Is the Boxer Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?
- Which one drools more, the Boxer or the Affenhuahua
- How Kid-friendly are Boxers and Affenhuahuas?
- Does the Boxer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?
- Do Boxers Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?
- Can Boxers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Boxer vs. Affenhuahua
- Can Boxers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Boxer Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Boxer versus Affenhuahua. Which One is a Better Pet?
Boxer Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxer 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 Boxer 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 Boxer and the Affenhuahua.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxer 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 Boxer 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 Boxer 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 Boxer or the Affenhuahua.
Boxer versus Affenhuahua: Overview
A very important difference between the Boxer and the Affenhuahua is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Boxer is a medium-sized dog while the Affenhuahua is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Boxer 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.
Boxer versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Boxer 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 Boxer and the Affenhuahua
| Factor | Boxer | Affenhuahua |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 13 to 18 years |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder | 6 to 12 inches |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 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 |
| Weight | 60 to 70 pounds | 4 to 12 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 15.5 years |
| Average Price | $1530 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1000 – $1800 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | 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 Boxer 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 Boxer 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 Boxer is a better pet than the Affenhuahua.
This is because Boxers are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Boxer will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Boxer :-). We are for the Boxer. So get a Boxer!
The Similarities Between the Boxer and the Affenhuahua
The Boxer and the Affenhuahua are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxer and the Affenhuahua are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Boxer versus Affenhuahua
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxer and the Affenhuahua.
The Boxer weighs 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The Boxer is 21 to 25 inches 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 Boxer versus Affenhuahua
The lifespan of the Boxer is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Boxer is 11.0 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 Boxer.
Tolerates Being Alone: Boxer versus Affenhuahua
Boxers do not like to be left alone.
Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone.
Do Boxers shed more than Affenhuahuas?
Boxers 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 Boxer or the Affenhuahua?
Boxers are very easy to groom.
Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxer or the Affenhuahua?
Boxers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Boxers good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?
Boxers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Affenhuahuas are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Boxer Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?
Boxers are very easy to train.
Affenhuahuas are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Boxer or the Affenhuahua
Boxers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Affenhuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Boxers and Affenhuahuas?
Boxers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Affenhuahuas get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Does the Boxer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?
Boxers 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 Boxers Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?
Boxers bark and howl, but not very much.
Affenhuahuas are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Boxers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?
Boxers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Affenhuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Boxer vs. Affenhuahua
Boxers 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 Boxers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?
Boxers 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 Boxer Better for Apartment Owners than the Affenhuahua?
Boxers adapt very well to apartment living.
Affenhuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxer or the Affenhuahua?
Boxers are OK for new dog owners.
Affenhuahuas are very good for new dog owners.
Boxer Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Boxer compares to other breeds aside from the Affenhuahua. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Boxer to other breeds:
Boxer versus Alaskan Malamute Boxer versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Boxer versus Swedish Vallhund Boxer versus English Springer Spaniel Boxer versus Shiranian Boxer versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Boxer versus German Wirehaired Pointer Boxer versus Beagle Boxer versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Boxer versus Dutch Shepherd Boxer versus Bull Terrier
Conclusion: Boxer 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 Boxer and the Affenhuahua better suits you and your family.