Affenpinscher Dog

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Germany
MOST SUITED AS Vermin destroyer, watchdog, and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 25 - 30cm (9 1/2 - 11 1/2in).

COAT
The Affenpinscher has coarse hair which grows in whirls. The coat is usually plain black, but russet brown and grey markings are accepted.

CARE REQUIRED
It may be necessary to pluck the Affenpinscher's coat. This is usually done by a dog trimming spe­cialist but it is possible to learn how to do it yourself. The hair should never be clipped because this ruins the coat for many years. Hairs sometimes grow in the corners of the eyes, causing irritation; these should be dealt with promptly.

CHARACTER
Lively, cheerful, friendly, alert, undaunting, dependent, and sharp-witted.

TRAINING
Affenpinschers learn commands fairly quickly. Ensure consistency in the training but make sure there is ample variety in the drills.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Affenpinschers get on well with children, and can also be fine with their own sort, and other household pets. If you get visitors who are unknown to him, the Affenpinscher will refuse them entry.

EXERCISE
This breed is happy if you take it for a quick trot around the corner three times a day. If you also play with it regularly, then its happiness is complete.