Affenpinscher vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chihuahua – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Affenpinscher | Yorkshire Terrier | Chihuahua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany  France |  England |  Mexico |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 147 | 9 | 32 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Affen, Affie, African Terrier, Monkey Dog, Monkey Terrier | Yorkie | Chihuahueño, Csivava |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section. |
| Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
| Price | $800-$1200 | $600-$1000 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Affenpinscher vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chihuahua
| Size | Small | Small | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 2-3 kg (4-7 pounds) | 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 8 pounds (3.5 kg) | 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) | 4 pounds (2 kg) |
| Height | 9-12 inches (23-30 cm) | 20-23 cm (8-9 inches) | 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) | 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
Hair & Care - Affenpinscher vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chihuahua
| Coat | Wiry | Fine | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Belge Tan Red Black Silver | Gold Blue Tan Black | Chocolate Fawn Tan Cream Red Black |
| Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Affenpinschers shed none to minimal. | Yorkshire Terriers shed none to minimal. | Chihuahuas shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Affenpinscher vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chihuahua
| Temperament | Active Curious Playful Adventurous Funny Loving Stubborn | Alert Energetic Intelligent Playful Courageous Independent Loyal | Alert Devoted Intelligent Courageous Lively Quick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Affenpinscher's has great intelligence. | Smart: Yorkshire Terrier's has great intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
| Trainability | Affenpinschers are quite easy to train. | Yorkshire Terriers are quite easy to train. | Chihuahuas are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Affenpinscher is a playful breed. | Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Affenpinschers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Yorkshire Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Chihuahuas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Affenpinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Yorkshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Chihuahuas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Affenpinschers need a lot of social interaction. | Yorkshire Terriers need a lot of social interaction. | Chihuahuas need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Affenpinscher rarely barks. | High: The Yorkshire Terrier is a very vocal breed. | High: The Chihuahua is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Affenpinschers are one of the best watchdogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are good watchdogs. | Chihuahuas are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Affenpinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers strongly protect their territory. | Chihuahuas strongly protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Affenpinscher has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Affenpinschers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Yorkshire Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Chihuahuas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Affenpinschers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Yorkshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential. | Chihuahuas tend to escape less than other breeds. |
| Prey Drive | Affenpinschers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Yorkshire Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Chihuahuas have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. |
| Apartment Friendly | Affenpinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Chihuahuas are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Affenpinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Chihuahuas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Affenpinschers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Yorkshire Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Chihuahuas tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Affenpinscher vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chihuahua
| Stranger Friendly | Affenpinschers are average friendly towards strangers. | Yorkshire Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. | Chihuahuas are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Affenpinschers are not kid-friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are not kid-friendly dogs. | Chihuahuas are not kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Affenpinschers are average friendly towards cats. | Yorkshire Terriers are cat-friendly dogs. | Chihuahuas are very cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Affenpinschers are average friendly towards other dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Chihuahuas are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Affenpinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Affenpinschers are not recommended for elderly people. | Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people. | Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Affenpinschers are generally with other pets. | Yorkshire Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets. | Chihuahuas are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Affenpinschers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Yorkshire Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Chihuahuas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Affenpinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Affenpinscher vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chihuahua
| Health Issues | The Affenpinscher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs. | Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Fractures Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Slipped Stifle | Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing | Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Shivering |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 12-16 years | 14-18 years |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Affenpinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Yorkshire Terriers are high energy dogs. | Chihuahuas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
| Exercise Need | Affenpinschers have an average exercise need. | Yorkshire Terriers exercise need is very minimal. | Chihuahuas exercise need is very minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Affenpinschers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Yorkshire Terriers don't need too much sleep. | Chihuahuas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Low to Average. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Prefers warm weather |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Affenpinscher has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Affenpinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Chihuahua is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Affenpinscher vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chihuahua
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 1-3 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 2-4 puppies |
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