Last Updated: Jun 19, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- German Shorthaired Pointer Versus Afador: Introduction
- German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador: Overview
- German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador
- The Similarities Between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador
- Size Comparison of the German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador
- Lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador
- Tolerates Being Alone: German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador
- Do German Shorthaired Pointers shed more than Afadors?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Afador?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Afador?
- Are German Shorthaired Pointers good family dogs? What about Afadors?
- Is the German Shorthaired Pointer Easier to Train than the Afador?
- Which one drools more, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Afador
- How Kid-friendly are German Shorthaired Pointers and Afadors?
- Does the German Shorthaired Pointer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Afador?
- Do German Shorthaired Pointers Bark and Howl? What about Afadors?
- Can German Shorthaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: German Shorthaired Pointer vs. Afador
- Can German Shorthaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather?
- German Shorthaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador. Which One is a Better Pet?
German Shorthaired Pointer Versus Afador: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer or the Afador.
German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador: Overview
A very important difference between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium-sized dog while the Afador is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the German Shorthaired Pointer belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Afador belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador: Comparison Table
The table below compares the German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador
| Factor | German Shorthaired Pointer | Afador |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 1 inch tall at the sho | 20 to 29 inches |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 45 to 70 pounds | 50 to 75 pounds |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1140 | No Data |
| Price Range | $800 – $1300 | 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 German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer is 75 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Afador is 59 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the German Shorthaired Pointer is a better pet than the Afador. So, you should get a German Shorthaired Pointer!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador
Below is a list of where the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador are most different:
The Similarities Between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador
The German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador are most similar:
Size Comparison of the German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador.
The German Shorthaired Pointer weighs 45 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The German Shorthaired Pointer is 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 1 inch tall at the sho 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 German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador
The lifespan of the German Shorthaired Pointer is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the German Shorthaired Pointer is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of the Afador is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Afador is 11.0 years.
The German Shorthaired Pointer lives longer than the Afador.
Tolerates Being Alone: German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador
German Shorthaired Pointers do not like to be left alone.
Afadors can be left alone only for a short time.
Do German Shorthaired Pointers shed more than Afadors?
German Shorthaired Pointers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Afadors shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Afador?
German Shorthaired Pointers are very 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 German Shorthaired Pointer or the Afador?
German Shorthaired Pointers get along very well with other dogs.
Afadors get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are German Shorthaired Pointers good family dogs? What about Afadors?
German Shorthaired Pointers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Afadors are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the German Shorthaired Pointer Easier to Train than the Afador?
German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.
Afadors are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Afador
German Shorthaired Pointers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Afadors drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are German Shorthaired Pointers and Afadors?
German Shorthaired Pointers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Afadors do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the German Shorthaired Pointer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Afador?
German Shorthaired Pointers 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 German Shorthaired Pointers Bark and Howl? What about Afadors?
German Shorthaired Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.
Afadors are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can German Shorthaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Afadors Tolerate Cold Weather?
German Shorthaired Pointers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Afadors can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: German Shorthaired Pointer vs. Afador
German Shorthaired Pointers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Afadors have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can German Shorthaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Afadors Tolerate Hot Weather?
German Shorthaired Pointers can tolerate hot weather.
Afadors cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the German Shorthaired Pointer Better for Apartment Owners than the Afador?
German Shorthaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Afadors do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Afador?
German Shorthaired Pointers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Afadors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
German Shorthaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the German Shorthaired Pointer compares to other breeds aside from the Afador. So, see below the links to the comparison of the German Shorthaired Pointer to other breeds:
German Shorthaired Pointer versus Chihuahua German Shorthaired Pointer versus Flat-Coated Retriever German Shorthaired Pointer versus Shihpoo German Shorthaired Pointer versus English Setter German Shorthaired Pointer versus Boxerdoodle German Shorthaired Pointer versus Saint Bernard German Shorthaired Pointer versus Braque du Bourbonnais German Shorthaired Pointer versus Dogo Argentino German Shorthaired Pointer versus Pomsky German Shorthaired Pointer versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer versus Greyhound German Shorthaired Pointer versus Weimaraner German Shorthaired Pointer versus King Shepherd German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Collie German Shorthaired Pointer versus Great Dane German Shorthaired Pointer versus Doberman Pinscher German Shorthaired Pointer versus Australian Cattle Dog German Shorthaired Pointer versus Lancashire Heeler
Conclusion: German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer and the Afador better suits you and your family.