Small Toy Group

Affenpinscher

Also called Affen, Diablotin Moustachu and Monkey Terrier

Apartment friendly
Hypoallergenic

The Affenpinscher is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 9–13 lb (4–6 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 9–11 in (23–29 cm)
Life span: 14–16 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Wire
Origin: Central Europe, Germany (17th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Confident Curious Mischievous Playful Stubborn

Coat colours

Black, black and tan, gray, red and silver

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)