Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher is an old german dog breed, probable one of the oldest terriers in Europe. It is a small compact dog with a ruff fur coat and with a look that in a way remind us of a monkey. (German; Affe=monkey) 

Affenpinschern is a charming dog with a special look. It has a determined lip and an untidy fringe. Maybe you don't fall in love with its looks at first sight. But it is a dog that is hard to live without when you once have owned one. 

The Affenpinscher is a dog that i stable and not easy to scare. It is very interested in its owner and likes to join her/him everywhere. It wants to know where the owner is. Originally it is a rat dog but today it is often a good family dog and also a dog suitable for Agality training. 

It is a easy learner, but it is not famous for its instant obedience. It has a strong will and sometimes its will doesn't correspond with its owners will or wishes !

The Affenpinscher likes to guard his family, but it is always friendly towards other people. 

It is a small black dog with a coat that needs to be trimed but otherwise has a easy managed fur. 

Weight: 4-6 kg
Height: 25-30 cm

(Thanks to LAROUSSU'S, Camilla Stridsberg who has given SmallDogBreedInfo.com the information abour the breed. She has also taken the foto on the right hand side. http://home.swipnet.se/affenpinscher/) 

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Clubs of the breed: Affenpinscher

Sweden: http://www.affenpinscher.se/

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