Affenpinscher
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Affenpinscher
Affenpinscher |
Black is the most common coat colour of the
Affenpinscher.
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Alternative names |
Monkey Dog |
Country of origin |
Germany |
Classification and breed standards |
FCI: |
Group 2 Section 1 #186 |
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AKC: |
Toy |
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ANKC: |
Group 1 - (Toys) |
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CKC: |
Group 5 - (Toys) |
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KC (UK): |
Toy |
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NZKC: |
Toy |
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UKC: |
Companion Breeds |
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Not recognized by any major kennel club |
This breed of dog is
extinct |
The Affenpinscher is a
terrier-like
toy
breed of
dog.
Appearance
Weighing 7 to 8 pounds (3-4 kg) and not exceeding 10.25 inches (26-27 cm) in
height at the
withers, the Affenpinscher has bushy eyebrows, shaggy hair, and a
monkey-like
appearance. The
coat is
medium long and is harsh and wiry in texture. The
FCI breed standards specifies that the coat must be black, but the
AKC also allows gray, silver, red, black and tan, and beige; other clubs
have their own lists of acceptable colours, with black always being the
preference.
Temperament
Affenpinschers have an appearance that some associate with terriers. They are
different from terriers, however, in that they are actually part of the
pinscher-schnauzer subgroup of group 2 in the FCI classification so often get
along with other dogs and pets. They are active, adventurous, curious, and
stubborn, but they are also fun-loving and playful. The breed is confident,
lively, affectionate towards family members and also very protective of them.
This loyal little dog enjoys being with its family. It needs consistent, firm
training because some can be quite difficult to
housebreak. The training should be varied because the dog can easily become
bored.
Affenpinschers are somewhat territorial when it comes to their toys and food,
so they are not recommended for very small children. This dog is mostly quiet
but can become very excited if attacked or threatened and shows no fear toward
any aggressor. It is best suited for a family who likes a show and has a sense
of humor.
Health
The breed can be expected to live about 14-15 years. It is one of the
healthiest breeds, with no known genetic health problems.
History
The breed is European in origin and dates back to the
seventeenth century. Its name is derived from the
German affe ("ape", "monkey") and pinscher ("terrier"). The
breed predates and is ancestral to the
Griffon Bruxellois (Brussels Griffon) and
Belgian Griffon. 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, black, fawn, black and tan, gray and tan, and even 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.
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