Origin: Germany
Size: Small Dogs
Breedtype: Purebred
Rank: 136
Type: Hunting Dogs, Companion Dogs, Grounding Dogs, Lap Dogs, Rare Dogs, , Terrier Dogs, Watch Dogs
Height: 9 inches to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight: 7 to 9 pounds
Color: Black, Grey
Temperament: Alert and inquisitive,Inquisitive, bold, mischievous, playful,stubborn, good with pets and other dogs
Features: Dark wiry-haired body and dark eyes
Lifespan: 12 to 14 years
Popularity: Very Low
Litter: 3
Intelligence: High
Agility: Low
Trainability: Low
Energy Levels: High
Exercis Needs: Medium
Sensitivity: Medium
Shedding: Very Low
Drooling: Very Low
Grooming: Medium
Good for Novice Owners: High
Adapts to Apartment Living: Very High
Tolerates Being Alone: Very Low
Cold Weather Tolerance: Medium
Hot Weather Tolerance: Medium
Playfulness: High
Family Friendly: Very High
Kid Friendly: Very Low
Peer Friendly: High
Stranger Friendly: Medium
General Health: High
Potential For Weight Gain: Medium
Prey Drive: Medium
Barking/Howling tendancy: Low
Wanderlust: Low
Intensity: Medium
Concerns: They have tendency to eat weird things like bugs,lipsticks and need monitoring and regular vet visits. Its a small dog with a big attitude! and take on bigger dogs hence need to be kept in checkso it doesn"t go overboard and invite trouble. beware of patellar luxation, Legg – Perthes,Hip Dysplasia,Heart Murmurs
Snippets: Affenpinschers are ideal dogs for apartment living- some lively indoor games, short walks on a leash or outdoor romps can meet the exercise needs of this dog which cannot live outside but loves to play outdoors. are generally not recommended for households with toddlers or small children as they don"t like hitting, unwanted squeezing,hugging, or chasing to catch them ,cornering them to hold in a lap or kissing which is common in child behaviour and hence may react with barking,growling & snarling and at time even bite. They usually get along with fellow dogs in the household and even with cats, especially if they"re raised with them but never get along with other rodent pets such as hamsters, ferrets, gerbils etc.
They can be a great companion for a family with older children.They are very loyal and will do their best to protect their family from harm.
As these stubborn dogs won"t hesitate to confront animals much larger than themselves, it"s important to always keep them under supervision when outside. Due to their excitable nature, they can take a while to calm down in the face of anything he views as a threat.
They are little comedians and will entertain you with their antics