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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
cm).
6 1/2 to 9 lbs (3 - 4 kg).
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.
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Affenpinscher
They are easy care if they have
the correct coat.
Just tidy up ears and feet now and then,
a regular
good brush and comb, the odd bath and wow he's
done.
Jenny Claydon
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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
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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
Jenny
Claydon
10.
Smith Rd
Mt Marshall 4362
(Queensland)
AUSTRALIA
Phone:+(61)
(07) 4666 3123
E-mail: not available
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