Facts About Affenpinscher

The breed of Affenpinscher dogs can be tracked back from seventeenth century that originates from Germany. The name literally translates as Monkey Terrier in German. He was given this name because of his monkey-like face and expression. The dog was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1936.The lifespan of the Affenpinscher is nearly twelve to fourteen years. The average weight of the Affenpinscher is around 7-12 pounds and the height around 8-12 inches. He has a rough coat, which comes in a variety of colors including black and tan, black, gray, silver, and red.

It is a small dog with bags of curiosity and playfulness and is a great choice for those who want little. This breed of dog is very playful, entertaining, alert and agile, but can also be suspicious towards others. However, in most cases these little dogs will get on fine with other family pets and older children but they are not recommended for families with younger and unruly children. The inflexible streak of Affenpinsche dog can make training a little difficult. But it can be a very good watchdog.