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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: |
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: |
companionship |
identifying traits: |
monkey-like terrier/mustached
little devil |
ideal for: |
companionship, city or
country life, apartments, watchdog |
good with kids? |
no |
of interest: |
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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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