Affenpinscher
The Affenpinscher is a toy breed of dog that weighs between seven and eleven pounds. This terrrier-like little companion grows to about eleven inches in height with a shaggy black wiry coat. Affenpinschers are sometimes found in other colors like gray, silver, or red, but some breeding standards prefer the color black.
History
The Affenpinscher was originally breed in Germany somewhere around the Seventeeth Century. The name comes from the Greman word Affe, meaning ape, or monkey in reference to their monkey-like expression.
Temperament
A part of the pinscher-schnauzer family, the Affenpinscher typically gets along well with other dogs and cats in the household. Affenpinchers are great family compaions because they are loyal, affectionate, and fiercely protective of family members. They are playful, fun loving little animals that are adventurous, active, and often stubborn.
Training
Because of their stubborn personality, Affenpinschers can be challenging to housebreak. They need patient, firm, consisting training that uses a variety of techniques to keep them from getting bored.
Care
Affenpinschers should be groomed at least three times a week to help reduce shedding.
Health
Affenpinschers can suffer from hip dysplasia, and collasped trachea. Collasped trachea can be congenital or acquired. Because of their small size, the use of a harness instead of a collar when walking the Affenpinscher will help avoid the chances of aquiring collasped trachea. As they age, cataracts can develop. The most common cause of death is old age, with pure breds having a life span of eleven and a half years. The second highest cause of death is due to urologic conditions.
The Affenpinscher is a toy breed of dog that weighs between seven and eleven pounds. This terrrier-like little companion grows to about eleven inches in height with a shaggy black wiry coat. Affenpinschers are sometimes found in other colors like gray, silver, or red, but some breeding standards prefer the color black.
History
The Affenpinscher was originally breed in Germany somewhere around the Seventeeth Century. The name comes from the Greman word Affe, meaning ape, or monkey in reference to their monkey-like expression.
Temperament
A part of the pinscher-schnauzer family, the Affenpinscher typically gets along well with other dogs and cats in the household. Affenpinchers are great family compaions because they are loyal, affectionate, and fiercely protective of family members. They are playful, fun loving little animals that are adventurous, active, and often stubborn.
Training
Because of their stubborn personality, Affenpinschers can be challenging to housebreak. They need patient, firm, consisting training that uses a variety of techniques to keep them from getting bored.
Care
Affenpinschers should be groomed at least three times a week to help reduce shedding.
Health
Affenpinschers can suffer from hip dysplasia, and collasped trachea. Collasped trachea can be congenital or acquired. Because of their small size, the use of a harness instead of a collar when walking the Affenpinscher will help avoid the chances of aquiring collasped trachea. As they age, cataracts can develop. The most common cause of death is old age, with pure breds having a life span of eleven and a half years. The second highest cause of death is due to urologic conditions.
