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At a glance...

Class... Toy
Height... 24~ 30cm
Weight... 2.5~ 4kgs
Life span... 12~ 14yrs

Activity level
indoors    
outdoors  
Obedience
ease of training    
ease of housebreaking  
Dominance
towards owner or family  
towards other dogs  
Territoriality
towards people    
towards dogs  
Sociability
with family    
with strangers    
with other dogs  
Aloofness
towards family    
towards strangers    
towards other dogs    
Aggressiveness
towards family    
towards strangers    
towards other dogs    
towards cats/small animals    
Response to owner and family
eagerness to please    
demand for affection    
excitability    
playfulness    
tolerates children under 4    
tolerates children over 4    
excessive barking    
destructiveness    
Watchdog/guard-dog abilities
watchdog    
guard-dog    

Affenpinscher


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Description...

The Affenpinscher is wiry-haired dog whose intelligence and demeanour make it a good house pet. Originating in Germany, the name Affenpinscher means, “monkey-like terrier”. The breed was developed to rid the kitchens, granaries, and stables of rodents.

Traits...

The Affenpinscher shows great loyalty and affectionate toward its masters and friends.

Be aware...

The Affenpinscher requires firm but loving guidance, for it can be obstinate. The Affenpinscher's coat should be brushed several times a week. It is relatively easy to learn how to trim the dog around the feet, ears, and tail with scissors to keep him looking neat.

 

source: petcare information centre- petcare.umn.edu

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