Affenpinscher Breed Information & Characteristics

The Affenpinscher is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Affenpinschers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Curious
Playful
Adventurous
Funny
Loving
Stubborn

Affenpinscher will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

The Affenpinscher dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

Germany

Brussels Griffon, Miniature Schnauzer

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.

1600s

Toy (AKC:1936)
Companion Dog (UKC)

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Silver
Brindle

The coat of an Affenpinscher dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

An Affenpinscher can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Affenpinschers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Affenpinscher is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Lick Granuloma

Cataracts
Tracheal Collapse
Heart Problems

Knee
Hip X-Rays
Eyes
Skeletal

Affenpinschers are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Affenpinscher have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Affenpinscher dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Affenpinschers dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

The Affenpinscher is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Affenpinscher dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Walk, Play, Chase, Catch treats, Dog Parks, Scenting, Marking

Affenpinschers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Affenpinscher, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Affenpinschers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Affenpinscher should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Affenpinscher feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Affenpinscher is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Affenpinscher is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Affenpinscher breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

Affenpinscher dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

Affenpinschers are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Affenpinscher dogs are not kid-friendly.

Affenpinschers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Affenpinschers are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Affenpinschers are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

The Affenpinscher is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Affenpinscher is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Affenpinscher dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.