AFFENPINSCHER
GROUP ONE - TOYS

An AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL KENNEL COUNCIL Inc.
Publication

An initiative of the

NATIONAL PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE

BACKGROUND

Believed to have originated in Germany, Affenpinscher translates as "Monkey Terrierr which describes this little dog very well. In the farmlands of Germany they survived on hunting rats and mice and so protected the farmers supply of winter food.

A very old breed, with paintings dating back to the 1820's. In the 1850's two small breeds appeared, rough coat being the Affenpinscher and smooth coat, the Miniature Pinscher.

The two World Wars on the Continent made the breed almost disappear however it is now emerging again thanks to some dedicated people.

CARE REQUIREMENTS

The Affenpinscher needs little grooming, a comb and/or brush regularly and a bath now and then, only trimming its hair around feet and cutting of toenails, but they prefer the scruffy look. This helps with the hair around the face hence the popular name "Monkey Dog".

AVERAGE LIFESPAN

When considering a dog, please realize that you are taking it on for its lifetime. Affenpinschers' life expectancy ranges between 10 and 14 years of age.

AVERAGE SIZE & WEIGHT

9 1/2 to 11 inches (24 - 28 cms).
6 1/2 to 9 lbs (3 - 4 kgs).

COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PETS

They will mix with other dogs with no aggression. Remember he is a scruffy urchin who hunted rats and mice originally.

BREED PERSONALITY/CHARACTERISTICS/ TEMPERAMENT

The Affenpinscher is a quaint, comical dog, loves company, loves to show off to their owners, eager to please, having no vice, placid and usually quiet. It will only bark if something very unusual is happening within its territory.

They are an even natured dog. Affenpinschers are devoted to the people who own them and not at all interested in folk they do not know.

Being a small dog they can be carried anywhere their owners wish and this they love very much as they are eager to please and love their own family and areas.

They are not really happy in a kennel but will adapt.

IDEAL OWNER/S

Ideal owners are people who have small back - yards and are willing to take them for walks.

Once you have an Affenpinscher, this is a breed that will finish up owning you and not you owning them

IN CONCLUSION

Now you know a little about the Affenpinscher and have decided this is the dog for you or you want more information, make contact with the breed club or your State controlling body for purebred dogs as listed on the reverse of this brochure. They will be able to give you information about available puppies and also suggest dog shows where you can see the breed and speak to breeders. In this way you will gain a better perspective of the breed and its needs.

Promoting Responsible Dog Ownership

Canine Control Council (Queensland)

P.O. Box 495

Fortitude Valley, Qld. 4006
Phone: (07) 3252 2661
Fax: (07) 3252 3864

E-mail:info@dogsqueensland.org.au

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