Last Updated: Nov 06, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Afador: Introduction
- Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador: Overview
- Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador
- The Similarities Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador
- Size Comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador
- Lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador
- Tolerates Being Alone: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador
- Do Bernese Mountain Dogs shed more than Afadors?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Afador?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Afador?
- Are Bernese Mountain Dogs good family dogs? What about Afadors?
- Is the Bernese Mountain Dog Easier to Train than the Afador?
- Which one drools more, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Afador
- How Kid-friendly are Bernese Mountain Dogs and Afadors?
- Does the Bernese Mountain Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Afador?
- Do Bernese Mountain Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Afadors?
- Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Bernese Mountain Dog vs. Afador
- Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador. Which One is a Better Pet?
Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Afador: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog or the Afador.
Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador: Overview
A very important difference between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bernese Mountain Dog is a giant-sized dog while the Afador is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Afador belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador
| Factor | Bernese Mountain Dog | Afador |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 23 to 28 inches | 20 to 29 inches |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 6 to 10 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Weight | 70 to 115 pounds | 50 to 75 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 8.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2390 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2995 | 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 Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog is 66 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Afador is 59 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a better pet than the Afador. So, you should get a Bernese Mountain Dog!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador
Below is a list of where the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador are most different:
The Similarities Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador
The Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador.
The Bernese Mountain Dog weighs 70 to 115 pounds when fully grown. The Bernese Mountain Dog is 23 to 28 inches 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 Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador
The lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is between 6 to 10 years. The average lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is 8.0 years.
The lifespan of the Afador is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Afador is 11.0 years.
The Afador lives longer than the Bernese Mountain Dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Afador
Bernese Mountain Dogs do not like to be left alone.
Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Bernese Mountain Dogs shed more than Afadors?
Bernese Mountain Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Afadors shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Afador?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are moderately 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 Bernese Mountain Dog or the Afador?
Bernese Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Bernese Mountain Dogs good family dogs? What about Afadors?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Afadors are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Bernese Mountain Dog Easier to Train than the Afador?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.
Afadors are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Afador
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a very high tendency to drool.
Afadors drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Bernese Mountain Dogs and Afadors?
Bernese Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Afadors do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Bernese Mountain Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Afador?
Bernese Mountain Dogs 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.
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 Bernese Mountain Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Afadors?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Afadors are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather?
Bernese Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Bernese Mountain Dog vs. Afador
Bernese Mountain Dogs 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 Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather?
Bernese Mountain Dogs 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 Bernese Mountain Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Afador?
Bernese Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Afador?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Bernese Mountain Dog compares to other breeds aside from the Afador. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog to other breeds:
Bernese Mountain Dog versus Saint Bernard Bernese Mountain Dog versus Tibetan Mastiff Bernese Mountain Dog versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Bernese Mountain Dog versus Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog versus Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog versus Alaskan Malamute Bernese Mountain Dog versus Mastiff Bernese Mountain Dog versus Leonberger Bernese Mountain Dog versus Bullmastiff Bernese Mountain Dog versus Vizsla Bernese Mountain Dog versus Dalmatian Bernese Mountain Dog versus Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog versus Newfoundland Bernese Mountain Dog versus Cane Corso Bernese Mountain Dog versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Bernese Mountain Dog versus Labrador Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog versus Great Pyrenees Bernese Mountain Dog versus Irish Wolfhound
Conclusion: Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog and the Afador better suits you and your family.
