Originating in Germany, this breed was given the name “Affenpinscher”, which translates to “monkey-like terrier”, because of its facial structure and expression. It is believed that the Affenpinscher were larger and originally bred for farms to hunt rats, however they were miniaturized around the time of the 18th century. This breed is temperature sensitive, preferring cooler climates to warm. Though this breed is quite intelligent, training may prove slightly difficult as a common trait is stubbornness!
Affenpinscher Breed Information
Breed Group
Toy
Coat
Medium wire-haired coat, with longer hair on face
Color(s)
Predominant black or dark grey, but may include: silver, grey, beige, black and tan or red.
Size
Small, 10-15 inches in height
Weight
3-8 lbs
Exercise:
Needs little exercise
Temperament
Sociable with people and other animals, intelligent, curious, clever and stubborn
Trainability
Somewhat difficult
Average Lifespan
10-12 years
Common Health Problems
Slipped Stifle, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Respiratory problems, Bone Fractures
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We had pet insurance for our two cats already, and when we brought Ollie home as a puppy we decided to take out pet insurance for him right away. Just 2 weeks after enrolling in the program, Ollie had an accident by the pool at our apartment complex and fractured his elbow. The leg had to be amputated due to infection. Taking out pet insurance was the best and luckiest thing we've ever done!
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