Affenpinscher
| Weight: | 6 to 12 pounds |
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| Height: | 7 to 8 inches |
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Description
The Affenpinscher is a toy dog breed with a distinctive appearance.
You will find that the body shape of the Affenpinscher tends to be quite square. The word ‘Affen’ is German for ‘monkey’ and the breed gets its name because its face is said to resemble that of a monkey.
Temperament
This dog breed tends to be a very sociable breed, and gets along well with both people and other animals. This is a toy dog that will love to be around its family, and enjoys being in the thick of the action when it comes to fun and activities. You will find a number of traits in the personality of this breed, and this includes curiosity, energy, a stubborn streak, and mischievousness.
Height & weight
The Affenpinscher usually weights in at around seven or eight pounds, and can reach around ten to fifteen inches in height.
Common health / behavioral problems
This dog breed can be quite fragile, and in order to avoid some of the more common problems and health concerns associated with the breed it is important to try and stop your pet from jumping around too much, particularly from height such as furniture. Some of the more common health concerns that are associated with the Affenpinscher include bone fractures, respiratory problems, a cardiovascular problem known as patent ductus arteriosus, and a knee joint problem known as slipped stifle.
Trainability
This dog breed is a clever, curious, and amiable one, and training him or her can be a pleasant experience, as its trainability is classed as above average. However, it is important to remember that this breed can also have a stubborn streak, and this can make training in areas such as house-training difficult with some dogs.
Ideal living conditions
The Affenpinscher is a dog breed that is suited to a variety of environments, and will be just as happy living in an apartment as he would be living in a house. This breed can exercise adequately indoors, but if you do not have a garden it is important to take your dog for plenty of walks so that he can enjoy the fresh air and get some additional exercise. It is also important not to expose this breed to extreme temperatures, and very hot weather could damage the dog’s coat.
Exercise requirements
The Affenpinscher will be able to enjoy plenty of exercise indoors, which is why this breed is suited to apartment living as well as for life in a house with a garden. However, these dogs can be very lively and energetic, and in a small apartment care must be taken that the dog does not exert himself too much in terms of jumping off items of furniture, as he could end up hurting himself. The Affenpinscher likes to go for walks and enjoys playing in the fresh air, so regular walks are a good idea. However, be careful not to let him spend too much time outdoors in extreme temperatures.
Diet & nutrition
Unless otherwise directed by your veterinary surgeon, you should feed your Affenpinscher on a combination of high quality canned food and quality dried food/kibble in order to help maintain health digestion as well as oral health. And as with all pets you should ensure that he always has access to plenty of fresh water.
Life expectancy
The Affenpinscher is a breed that tends to live for around ten to twelve years.
Grooming requirements
The coat of the Affenpinscher is shaggy, and is a non-shedding coat. Brushing is required on a weekly basis to help keep the coat in good condition, and owners should not be tempted to cut the coat. A weekly general groom and check of the animal will also help to identify any health problems that may arise, such as parasites, cuts on the pads of the paws, any eye or ear infections, and a variety of other general problems that can affect your pet.
Origin
The Affenpinscher is a dog breed that originated in Germany.
Dog group
Terrier, AKC Toy