Affenpinscher vs Border Terrier
Compare the Affenpinscher to the Border Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Affenpinschers and Border Terriers.
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9½-11½ Inches
10-16 Inches
Weight
6½-13¼ Pounds
11-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1600 AD
1700 AD
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Affenpinscher
Border Terrier
