Affenpinscher Terrier Dog Breed Information

General Information

Physical And Size

Ranking

Characterisitics

Friendliness

Affenpinscher dogs are those breed of dogs that are usually small and often in gray, black, fawn, tan and also red. They are also called ‘Monkey Terrier’ as per the meaning of Affenpinscher in the German language.

Affenpinscher, also known as ‘Diablotin Moustachu’ which means ‘Moustached Devil’ are small, loyal, curious and amusing dogs that are famous are favorite as lapdogs for women.

Origin and History of Affenpinscher Dogs

The breed of affenpinscher was originated in Germany in the late 17th century especially for the purpose of ratting. They are the very first breed of the “monkey-faced’ toy dogs.

At first, this breed was only bred for the motive of eradication of rats and other rodents from granaries, stables, and kitchen but later, it went to be the favorite lapdogs for ladies. It is a very rare species even in Germany after World War II.

Behavior of Affenpinscher Dogs

Affenpinscher is often fun-loving dogs and is very loyal to its owner. This almost-human toy dog is fearless despite his small size and proportion. They are loving and great watchdogs for our homes.

Monkey Terriers are very stubborn when it comes to its behavior. It is very difficult to rear him without any complications. They are also a very curious species that they pay attention to each and every small sound around them.

These ape-like dogs are so playful that if you throw him a ball, he brings it back to you and waits for you to throw it again. They also are quite adventurous and love to explore new things wandering wherever they like.

Affenpinscher love playing with kids and their owner if he’s in a good mood. As it is a very active breed, it will play with you all day long if he’s interested in the game you play with him.

Trainability of Affenpinscher

Because of its stubborn nature, the Affenpinscher is very difficult to train. As it gets bored easily, the owner has to keep him constantly challenged and the training session should be shorter and frequent.

The Affenpinscher create various difficulties while training such as housebreaking, barking and pulling stuff here and there. So, it is very necessary to be a good dog trainer in order to train this dog.

Facts about Affenpinscher

There are various facts about the breed of affenpinscher that most people don’t know. Here are some of them.

1. Affenpinscher was originally bred to kill rats, mice and other vermin that cause difficulty in irrigation of crops.
2. Great number of this breed can be found in the houses of the USA.
3. They have excellent agility level.
4. They are good watchdogs.
5. They are small in size i.e. 9 to 11 inches and weigh 9 pounds approximately. They are portable.
6. They are very rare species of dogs, even in Germany.
7. They should be handled with great care.
8. They are the ancestor of two breeds- the Griffen Belge and the Griffen Broxellois.
9. They are very territorial and won’t back down from involving into a fight to protect their territory.
10. They are not so child-friendly. If they get annoyed, they will surely hamper the children.

Health Issues

The Affenpinscher is generally a healthy breed with few possible health conditions.

• Obesity: Your dog might face the problem of obesity. It is a condition that occurs when your dog is overweight. So keep your dog fit and healthy with regular exercise as it also may invite other health problems.
• Hip Dysplasia: It is a condition that is caused when the hip joints of your dog are either underdeveloped or dislocated from its original place. Take your dog to a vet for proper check-up and treatment.

Puppies

Affenpinscher puppies cost approximately $800-$1200 USD.

Dogs Similar to Affenpinscher

The Dogs that are similar to Affenpinscher are –

• Brussels Griffon
• West Highland White Terrier
• Cairn Terrier
• Norwich Terrier
• Miniature Schnauzer

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