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Affenpinscher Breed Details
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Breed: Affenpinscher
PetGroup: Toy
Height: 9-11.5 in.
Weight: 7-9 lbs.
Life: 12 - 14 years
Description: Affenpinschers are the smallest of the pinschers and schnauzers. They are a well balanced, little, wiry-haired terrier-like toy dog whose intelligence and demeanor make them a good house pet. A comical face earned them their name. In Germany the name means "monkey-like terrier." In France the Affenpinscher is described as the "diablotin moustachu" or the "moustached little devil." Extremely intelligent and affection with people their naturally scruffy-looks makes them appealing
Health: *Major Concerns: None
*Minor Concerns: patellar luxation, Legg-Perthes
*Occasionally seen: PDA, open fontanel
*Suggested tests: knee, (cardiac)
Temperment: The Affenpinscher lives up to its name monkey terrier in both looks and actions. It is a terrier at heart, busy inquistive, bold, and stubborn, but it also loves to monkey around, being playful and mischievous. It tends to bark and even climb. Unlike most terriers, it is fairly good with other dogs and pets. This little dog is best with a family that likes entertainment and has a very good sense of humor.
Origin: Germany
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