Affenpinscher Puppies 

Affenpinscher has been around since the 1600's and is also known as the Monkey Terrier. The breed was developed in Germany to rid homes of mice.

This breed has a rough, coarse coat with a slightly curly yet stiff and wiry textured undercoat. The Affenpinscher comes in a wide range of colors including black, gray, silver, grayish -black, bluish-gray, black and tan symmetrical markings or red varying from brownish red to an orange tan. Daily brushing is enough grooming for this breed.

Affenpinscher's are fiercely loyal, affectionate dogs that are fearless toward agressors which makes then wonderful watch dogs. This breed does well in either the city or country. This dog will need to be watched around larger dogs.

This breed does well with obedience training with a patient instructor. Like other members of the toy group Affenpinscher's can be hard to housebreak.

Affenpinscher's should be kept out of extreme hot and cold weather.

Affenpinscher Summary:

Average Height: 9 – 12 inches

Average Weight: 8 – 12 lbs.

Average Life Span: 12 – 15 years 

It’s especially important to find your Affenpinscher puppies through a reputable breeder.

Breed-related health concerns include: hyperadrenocorticism, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, patellar luxation, corneal ulcers, and brachycephalic syndrome.