Breed Group: Toy

Origin: Germany

Date of Origin: 17th century

Originally Used for: Removal of small vermin

Used today: Lapdog and companion

Other Name(s): Monkey Dog, Mustached Little Devil

History of the Breed: The Affenpinscher is one of the oldest toy breeds. These small terriers originated in Central Europe (what is now Germany) and were primarily used to remove rodents from kitchens, granaries, and stables. They have been bred down in size over time and have a unique monkey like expression created from a prominent chin with mustache and bushy eyebrows. In German the name Affenpinscher means "monkeylike terrier". The Affenpinscher was used to develop both the Brussels Griffon and the Miniature Schnauzer.

General Appearance: Small-toy, wiry-haired terrier can be black, gray, silver, or black and tan. A monkey like expression created from the unique facial hair appearance.

Height & Weight:
Height 9-11.5 Inches
Weight 7-9 Pounds.

Coat: Thick, rough wiry hair about 1" in length.

Color: Black, gray, silver, or black and tan

Grooming Needs: Low, requires little grooming

Temperament of Breed: Affenpinschers get along fine with children and other pets.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes

Suitability as a watchdog: Good

Exercise Level: Low, this dog is ideal for apartment living

Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Patellar luxation, legg-perthes, patent ductus arteriosus, hip dysplasia
Minor:

Life Expectancy: 12-14 years

2006 AKC Ranking: 125

First Registered by the AKC: 1936

Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC,(GB), UKC

AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -F餩ration Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
UKC -United Kennel Club

Breed Organizations & Associations:
Affenpinscher Club of America