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Affenpinscher
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| group: toy |
height: 9
to 12" / 22.86-30.48 cm |
| types: |
weight: 6-9
lbs / 2.72-4.08 kg |
| colors: |
black,
bluish gray, grayish black, grey, silver, black and tan,
red (brownish to orangy-tan) |
| physical traits: |
scruffy, shaggy |
| hair type: |
wiry, scruffy, dense,
abundant, rough and harsh |
personality/
temperament: |
alert, inquisitive, intelligent,
loyal, affectionate, intense, serious, fearless, humorous,
amusing, loving, devoted, confident, inquisitive, lively,
enchanting, smug, stubborn, obstinate |
maintenance/
special needs:
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brush several times a
week, requires positive firm consistent training, hard to
obedience train, tendency to snap, intolerant to teasing,
will attack if irritated, not good with other dogs |
| nickname: |
'monkey dog', Zwergattenpinscher,
moustached devil |
| origination: |
Germany |
| bred for: |
get rid of rodents and
quail and to track rabbit |
| identifying traits: |
monkey-like terrier/mustached
little devil |
| ideal for: |
companionship, city or
country life, apartments, watchdog |
| good with kids? |
no |
| life expectancy: |
14-15 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
akc,
saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Pinscher
dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), |
| rescues: |
Affenpinscher
Club of America - Rescue |
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