Affenpinscher

Affenpinscher

The affenpinscher . The breed predates and is ancestral to the Griffon Bruxellois and Miniature Schnauzer. Dogs of the Affenpinscher type have been known since about 1600 but these were somewhat larger, about 12 to 13 inches, and came in colors of gray, fawn, black and tan, gray and tan, and also red. White feet and chest were also common. The breed was created to be a ratter, working to remove rodents from kitchens, granaries, and stables. An Affenpinscher generally weighs 6.5 to 13.2 pounds and stands 9 to 12 inches tall at the withers. It has a harsh rough coat when it is not...
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Breed Group:Toy Group
Place of Origin:Germany
Also Known As:Monkey Dog

Description of Affenpinscher

Colors

Tan, Belge, Black, Silver, Grey, Red

Temperament

Active, Fun-loving, Playful, Stubborn, Adventurous, Curious

Behavior and Traits of Affenpinscher

Breed biology of Affenpinscher

  • Hypoallergenic Dog

    Hypoallergenic dogs are intended to be more compatible with allergic owners. Smaller dogs that bark less are often indicators that a dog produces and disperses fewer allergens.

  • Medium Exercise Requirement

    Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.

    Life Expectancy

    Low:
    12 yr.
    High:
    14 yr.
  • Shedding Type: Light

    Shedding is the natural process which helps a dog stay clean. Lightly-shedding dogs are often associated with fewer allergic reactions when properly groomed.

Breed group of Affenpinscher

Toy Group
Toy Group

Toy Group is the name of a breed Group of the smallest kinds of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Toy Group does not necessarily refer to one particular type of dog. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Toy Group although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Toy Group. The international kennel club association, the Fédération Cynologique Internationale,...
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Other Toy Group Dog Breeds

Affenpinscher place of origin

Germany
Germany
Population: 81,702,329

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 81.8 million inhabitants, it is the most populous member state and the largest economy in the European Union. It is one of the major political powers of the European...
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Some Other Breeds from Germany
Affenpinscher
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