The Affenpinscher is a terrier-like toy breed of dog.
Appearance
Weighing 7 to 8 pounds (3-4 kg) and not exceeding 11 inches (24-28 cm) in height at the
withers, the Affenpinscher has harsh rough coat and a monkey-like expression. His coat is shaggier over the head and shoulders forming a mane, with shorter coat over the back and hind quarters. It is harsh and wiry in texture. The
FCI and UK breed standards specifies that the coat must be black, but the
AKC also allows gray, silver, red, black and tan, and beige; other clubs have their own lists of acceptable colours, with black being the preference.
Temperament
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Affenpinscher Breed Standard - AKC breed standard.
Meta Description: [ The Affenpinscher is a balanced, wiry-haired terrier-like toy dog whose intelligence
and demeanor 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. In France... ]