| The Affenpinscher's German name means
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| | sturdy and has medium bone structure. He
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| Monkey-Terrier and refers to the breed's
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| | has a domed skull which gives him a
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| comical, bewhiskered face and slightly
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| | curious, sort of comical looking facial
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| undershot jaw. Another name for this dog
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| | expression. His unkempt hairstyle adds to
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| is Monkey Pinscher. In France the
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| | his clown like appearance. Ears are
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| Affenpinscher is known as Diablotin
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| | cropped or uncropped, erect or dropped.
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| Moustachu, which translates to Moustached
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| | He has a straight, blunt muzzle. His bite
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| Little Devil.
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| | is slightly undershot with the lower
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| Germany claims origin of the
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| | incisors touching the upper incisors.
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| Affenpinscher. It is felt the little dog
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| | The coat of an Affenpinscher is harsh,
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| was bred elsewhere in Europe as well. The
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| | dense and about one inch long. It may be
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| Affenpinscher originated in the
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| | even shorter on the rear and tail, yet
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| seventeenth century and descended from
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| | shaggier on the head, neck, chest,
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| terriers that inhabited farms and shops
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| | stomach and legs. His tail is either
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| of central Europe. In his neck of the
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| | docked to approximately one inch or left
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| woods, the Affenpinscher was a confident
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| | natural to curve up and over the back
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| sharp-witted little hunter.
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| | when moving.
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| Some writers believe the Affenpinscher is
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| | Colors of an Affenpinscher are usually
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| a descendant of the Miniature Pinscher,
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| | black but it is sometime seen in gray,
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| possibly crossed with some of the German
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| | silver or black and tan. A small white
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| wirehaired breeds or the Skye Terrier. It
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| | patch on the chest is allowable, but
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| may be related to the Brussels Griffon
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| | large white patches are undesirable.
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| and the Miniature Schnauzer.
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| | Exercise
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| The original purpose of the Affenpinscher
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| | This sturdy and hearty little guy will
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| was a vermin hunter, alarm dog and
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| | get by on a minimal amount of exercise.
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| companion. He first came to America in
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| | He does enjoy regular romps in the yard
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| the 1930s and was entered in the AKC
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| | and playtime with his owners. Leashed
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| studbook in 1936. He first appeared in
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| | walks are also enjoyable for the
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| the American show rings in Chicago and
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| | Affenpinscher.
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| New York.
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| | Grooming
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| Personality
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| | The Affenpinscher requires little combing
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| The Affenpinscher is naturally alert and
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| | and brushing. After a bath, this little
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| vigilant, which helps him to be an
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| | dog shakes off and looks about the same
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| excellent alarm dog. He is lively,
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| | as he did before his bath. Regular
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| cheerful and entertaining. He bonds
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| | combing will keep the coat in good
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| quickly with his family and is
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| | condition.
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| affectionate. He may challenge strangers
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| | You will need a medium-toothed comb for
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| who come to your door, but will make
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| | general use and a small, fine comb for
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| friends easily if properly introduced as
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| | the hair on the face, particularly around
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| a friend.
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| | the eyes. A small good-quality bristle
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| The Affenpinscher needs consistent
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| | nylon hairbrush (for ladies) works well
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| training. He learns commands quickly. He
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| | for the Affenpinscher. Do not attempt to
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| is anxious to please his handler but may
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| | make this little dog too neat and tidy -
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| become bored easily. Training sessions
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| | a shaggy appearance is required.
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| for the Affenpinscher should be kept
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| | Combing with a medium or fine-toothed
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| short and varied. The Affenpinscher is
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| | comb and then brushing with a nylon or
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| intelligent and curious. He likes to
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| | bristle cushion hairbrush will remove
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| learn new tasks. You will need to be
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| | loose hairs and keep the coat tidy. The
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| creative when training the Affenpinscher.
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| | face is scissored to give a round shape
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| Appearance
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| | when viewed from the front. The beard is
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| The Affenpinscher stands 9 to 12 inches
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| | left long for show purposes. This pet dog
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| tall and weights between 7 and 8 pounds.
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| | can be left natural or trimmed to appear
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| He is not a delicate toy dog. He is
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| | neat and smart.
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