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Affenpinscher owner,
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Dog breed group |
Toy
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Germany
in the 1600's to hunt rodents |
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Life expectancy |
14
- 15 years |
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Color |
Usually
Black, but can be black/tan, red, gray and other |
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Coat type |
Short
and Wiry, with bushy eyebrows and a beard |
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Exercise needs |
Low.
Requires very little exercise. Walks or access to a secured
yard where he can play for hours. |
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Temperament |
General
demeanor is tame, alert, and inquisitive with great loyalty
and affection toward its master and friends. The breed is generally
quiet, but can become vehemently excited when threatened or
attacked, and is fearless toward any aggressor. |
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Good with children |
Yes,
will get along well with children but is not recommended for
families with small children. |
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Grooming needs |
Brushing
two to three times a week. Ear, tooth, and nail care are required
weekly. |
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Average size (inches) |
9
- 11.5
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9
- 11.5
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Average weight (lbs) |
7
- 8
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7
- 8
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Health issues |
Usually
very healthy. Good grooming will prevent skin and coat problems.
He has fine bones and should never jump off of furniture.
Special care for his teeth. Susceptible to eye ulcers and
infections. |
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Living conditions |
Apartment
or country, great companion for people with limited physical
activity. |
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Dog
breed description
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Very
little historical material on this breed exists. The breed was developed
in Germany as revealed by his name. He was slightly larger
in size than
is currently the case and was used as a ratter in stables and on farms.
Some say that it is the ancestor of the Brussels griffon,
although there
is no proof of this. With their similarities it is possible that they
are related.He was once a prized possession of royalty
and made his way
into a few paintings by Old Masters. The affenpinscher stands 26 cm
(10 inches) or less and weighs 3 to 3.5 kg (7 to 8 pounds).
A sturdily built,
terrier-like dog, it has small, erect ears, round black eyes, and a
short, docked tail. Its wiry, preferably black coat is
short on parts of the
body but longer on the legs and on the face, where it produces the
monkey-like expression for which the breed is named.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Affenpinscher can make an excellent watch-dog and bravely defends its
territory.
The Affenpinscher is otherwise known as the 'Monkey Dog'.
The Affenpinscher was first used to hunt rodents. |
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