Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Affenhuahua. Differences and Similarities

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Last Updated: Nov 06, 2022

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Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Affenhuahua: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog or the Affenhuahua.

Bernese Mountain Dog versus Affenhuahua: Overview

A very important difference between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bernese Mountain Dog is a giant-sized dog while the Affenhuahua is a tiny-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 Affenhuahua belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Bernese Mountain Dog versus Affenhuahua: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua

Factor Bernese Mountain Dog Affenhuahua
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 3/5
General Health 1/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 4/5
Height 23 to 28 inches 6 to 12 inches
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 1/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
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 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 4/5
Life Span 6 to 10 years 13 to 18 years
Weight 70 to 115 pounds 4 to 12 pounds
Average Lifespan 8.0 years 15.5 years
Average Price $2390 No Data
Price Range $1500 – $2995 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • AKC DNA Profile
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degeneratative Mylopathy (DM) DNA results for both SOD1-A and SOD1-B, or an at-risk result for either SOD1-A or SOD1-B registered with the OFA.
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  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 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 Bernese Mountain Dog is 66 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 Bernese Mountain Dog is a better pet than the Affenhuahua.

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

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua

    Below is a list of where the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua are most different:

  • Bernese Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Affenhuahuas adapt well to apartment living.
  • Bernese Mountain Dogs 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
  • Bernese Mountain Dogs have a very high tendency to drool. However, Affenhuahuas do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Bernese Mountain Dogs can tolerate cold weather. However, Affenhuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Bernese Mountain Dogs are very friendly towards strangers. However, Affenhuahuas are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Bernese Mountain Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Affenhuahuas do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Bernese Mountain Dogs 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.

    • The Similarities Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua

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

  • Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua are very easy to train.
  • Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua are very playful.
  • Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua are prone to nip and chew at things.

    • Size Comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog versus Affenhuahua

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua.

    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 Affenhuahua weighs 4 to 12 pounds when fully grown. The Affenhuahua is 6 to 12 inches when fully grown.

    Size of Bernese Mountain Dog versus Size of Affenhuahua

    Lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog versus Affenhuahua

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

    The Affenhuahua lives longer than the Bernese Mountain Dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Affenhuahua

    Bernese Mountain Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Affenhuahuas do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bernese Mountain Dogs shed more than Affenhuahuas?

    Bernese Mountain Dogs 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 Bernese Mountain Dog or the Affenhuahua?

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are moderately easy to groom.

    Affenhuahuas are very easy to groom.

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

    Bernese Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Affenhuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Bernese Mountain Dogs good family dogs? What about Affenhuahuas?

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

    Is the Bernese Mountain Dog Easier to Train than the Affenhuahua?

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.

    Affenhuahuas are fairly easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Affenhuahua

    Bernese Mountain Dogs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Affenhuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Bernese Mountain Dogs and Affenhuahuas?

    Bernese Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Does the Bernese Mountain Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Affenhuahua?

    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.

    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 Bernese Mountain Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Affenhuahuas?

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bernese Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Bernese Mountain Dog vs. Affenhuahua

    Bernese Mountain Dogs 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 Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Affenhuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bernese Mountain Dogs 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 Bernese Mountain Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Affenhuahua?

    Bernese Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Affenhuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Affenhuahuas are very good 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 Affenhuahua. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog to other breeds:

    Bernese Mountain Dog versus Vizsla     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Irish Wolfhound     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Saint Bernard     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Tibetan Mastiff     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Bernedoodle     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Labrador Retriever     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Golden Retriever     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Newfoundland     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Cane Corso     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Alaskan Malamute     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Rottweiler     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Leonberger     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Mastiff     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Bullmastiff     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Great Pyrenees     Bernese Mountain Dog versus Dalmatian     

    Conclusion: Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog and the Affenhuahua better suits you and your family.