Affenpinscher

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:25

Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:58

A F F E N P I N S C H E R ~ H I G H L I G H T S

	Breed Name Affenpinscher
	Rank (out of 136 breeds) 062
	Personality Snapshot Terrier-like personality. Fiery little dog, courageous and confident--a fearless defender. Generally quiet, but can be vehement when threatened. Very affectionate and amusing. Playful and inquisitive. Loyal. Enjoys being with his family. Needs consistent, firm training. Some are difficult to housebreak.

Breed Name	Affenpinscher
Rank (out of 136 breeds)	062
Points (out of 100)	59
Dog Group Type	Toy
Dominance	Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)	Good
Affection	High
Good with Kids (Source 1)	Recommended for Older Children
Good With Kids (Source 2)	Not Recommended
Friendly with Other Dogs	Good
Friendly with Family Pets	Good
Friendly with Strangers	Good
Dog Bite Free Rating	Excellent
Bark Over Bite Rating	Excellent
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)	8 out of 10
Watch Dog Ability	Awesome
Guard Dog Ability	Terrible
Size	Very Small
Exercise Requirements	Moderate
Jog Companion Ability	Fair
Level of Shedding	Very Low
Level of Trimming	None
Overall Level of Grooming Required	High
Life Span	10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Affenpinscher into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Affenpinscher pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Affenpinscher
Terrier-like personality. Fiery little dog, courageous and confident--a fearless defender. Generally quiet, but can be vehement when threatened. Very affectionate and amusing. Playful and inquisitive. Loyal. Enjoys being with his family. Needs consistent, firm training. Some are difficult to housebreak.

Home Environment
Good in apartments. Does all right without a yard.

Affenpinscher Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Affenpinscher

Affenpinscher Wiki

Where to buy a Affenpinscher : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Affenpinscher as a new member to your family the smart way.

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