Affenhuahua Dog Breed Information

Posted on Oct 8, 2019, Modified : Jan 26, 2020 Zina

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Affen Chi
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbred
Group	Toy Group, Lap Dog
Bred For	Companion Dog
Size	Small-Sized
Recognized By	ACHC, DRA, IDCR, DBR, DDKC
Life Span	Around 15 years
Ideal Weight	1 to 6 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	6-11 Inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Short or long, Curly
Common Colors	Blue, Black, Brown, White
Markings	None
Availability	Moderately Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Chihuahua Affenpinscher

Affenhuahua is a small-sized designer dog breed that is the result of the Chihuahua and Affenpinscher. It has a round head, short muzzle, small body that is covered by a small to medium-length coat. It is a cute and cuddly small toy breed that is best suited for someone looking for a lap dog.

Affenhuahua is a playful, smart, and loving dog that makes an excellent family pet with all aged people. They are also suitable for an apartment and do not need a big open space to perform their regular activities.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Affenhuahua is sociable, alert, and brave. They are friendly with everyone and get along with all the family members pretty well. They are an alert dog that will sound an alarm if they see anything unusual to warn their owner.

Behavior: Affenhuahua thrives on the love and attention of its people. They love the company of its people and want to spend most of their time with them cuddling. If they are left alone without any company for a long period of time, they tend to get destructive and anxious.

Personality: The personality of the Affenhuahua is friendly, loving, and stubborn. They are very affectionate towards their family and love being with them. They can be stubborn sometimes and hard to control, so a consistent and firm leadership is needed.

Affenhuahua enjoying the sunny afternoon.
Image Source: Doggie Designer

Trainability

Affenhuahua is not a hard dog to train if you can train them with firmness and consistency. They tend to respond very well to a positive method of training. So, reward them with delicious treats and lots of vocals praises as a source of motivation to them.

Never be harsh or forceful on them as they might get frightened or aggressive. So, be gentle with them even if they make some mistakes.

Is Affenhuahua Child-Friendly?

Yes, Affenhuahua gets along with children very well and is very playful with them. Your kids and Affenhuahua make a great playmate for each other.

Although they are a small dog, so kids might be harsh sometimes and hurt them. So, proper elderly supervision is always necessary when they both are interacting.

A girl reading with her Affenhuahua.
Image Source: Instagram-@the_captain_and_nancy

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Cataracts, Lens Luxation, Eye Problems
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Canine Distemper, Rabies, Kennel, Cough Canine, Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Average Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Low
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 18% Fat: 5%

Affenhuahua is prone to a few canine health issues.

Patellar Luxation: It is a condition where the knee cap of your dog gets dislocated from its original position. It mostly occurs in small dogs. Take your dog to vet if the condition gets serious.
Allergies: Your Affenhuahua can face skin or food allergy. The allergy is caused due to foreign particles that are not tolerated by some specific dog breed. Therefore, find out what is causing the allergy and keep your dog away from it.