Affenpinscher Dog
INTRODUCTION
Affenpinscher Dogs are Confident, Famously Funny, and Fearless dogs they are from the Toy group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 149. The word Affenpinscher means “monkey-like terrier” and these little toys also look like little monkeys. The breed was developed to get rid of any small rodents. They should be groomed several times a week so their coat is in tip top shape these dogs have clownish behavior and also are very affectionate towards their human family. Affenpinscher Dogs are Purebred and allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 37).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Curious, Fun-loving, Playful, Stubborn, Active, Adventurous
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Toy. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Germany, France
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Affenpinscher is one of Europe’s oldest toy breeds and is affectionately known as “Monkey -Terrier”
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Affenpinscher Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Belge, Tan, Grey, Silver, Red
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COAT TYPE
Single coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 13 - 16in (33 - 41cm)
Length: 12 - 15in (30 - 38cm) -
TAIL
The tail may be left natural or docked. The natural tail is carried curved gently over the back when the dog is in motion
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WEIGHT
2.9 - 6 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
2 - 3 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Like little monkey
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1902
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ORIGIN
Germany, France
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly to all humans
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AS A PET
Not Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
