Physical Appearance 

Shedding Level

The amount of fur and hair that the breed will leave behind. Breeds that shed a lot will require you to brush them more often, they are more likely than others to cause allergies and to need more frequent vacuuming.

Coat Grooming Frequency

The frequency of bathing, brushing or trimming a coat. When determining the amount of grooming required, consider your time, patience and budget. All breeds need regular nail trimming.

Social life 

Openness To Strangers

The likelihood of a breed being welcoming to strangers. Some breeds are reserved and cautious with strangers regardless of their location. Other breeds are happy to greet a human at any time!

Playfulness Level

Even after the puppy stage, a breed’s enthusiasm for play will be evident. Some breeds continue to want to play tug of war or fetch into adulthood, while others are content to relax with you on the couch most of the time.

Adaptability Level

The ability of a breed to adapt to change. Changes in the environment, such as noise, weather and daily schedules, can be considered.

Personality

Trainability Level

You will be able to tell how easily your dog can be trained and if your dog has a willingness to learn. Some dogs are eager to please their owners. Others will do anything they like, wherever they choose.

Energy Level

Exercise and mental stimulation are important for a particular breed. Breeds with high energy are always ready for adventure and will be eager to get started. All day long, they’ll be running, jumping and playing. Low energy breeds like couch potatoes, they are happy to just lay around and sleep.

Mental Stimulation Needs

How much mental stimulation is needed for a dog breed to be happy and healthy. Without the brain exercises they need, purpose-bred dogs will create their own projects in order to keep themselves busy. These projects may not be what you would like.

What To Expect When Caring For an Affenpinscher dog

It’s not just a pleasure to own a dog, it is a responsibility. The dogs depend on us to provide food and shelter at a minimum. They deserve more. You need to be prepared for the commitment of dog ownership when you bring a dog into you life.

Health

Affenpinscher dog puppies tend to be healthy dogs. Breeders who are responsible will screen their stock regularly for conditions like hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, heart anomalies and vision problems. Affens are susceptible to breathing problems in hot weather, just like other breeds with shorter faces. This is because dogs do not sweat to cool themselves down.

Grooming

Affenpinscher dog breed have a medium-length coat that is wiry. It should be brushed twice a week and then combed with a metal tool. Mats can be removed with your fingers. Hair on the head should be brushed over the face and cut into an inverted V shape. The hair on the nose bridge is also trimmed in a fan-shaped style to allow the eyes to be seen. Affen coats do not grow rapidly, so trimming your pet Affen once every few months is sufficient. The Affenpinscher dog breed club of America, the breed’s parent club in the United States, offers a grooming guide. Affens’ nails should be trimmed regularly and their teeth brushed.

Exercise

The small size of toy breeds makes them perfect apartment dogs. Affenpinschers dog breed are able to live in close quarters but they still need to be exercised. This dog breed can get enough exercise by playing indoors, either with their owner or just themselves and a toy. A brisk walk is still required once or twice daily. These walks not only provide exercise but also allow the Affen to socialize with other dogs and people. 

Training

This dog breeds can be brave, bold and often feisty. Basic obedience training should be provided. Affenpinschers dog have an undeserved bad reputation for being hard to train. They are independent-minded and stubborn. It is important to remember that Affenpinschers puppy breed are intelligent and eager to please humans with whom they have formed a bond. Remember that they get bored easily and lose interest in long training sessions. It is usually more effective to have shorter, more frequent training sessions with an experienced trainer who knows how to work with small breeds.

Nutrition

Affenpinschers should be fed a high quality dog food. This can either come from a commercial manufacturer or prepared at home with the approval of your veterinarian. Diets should be adapted to the age of your dog (pup, adult or senior). Watch your dog’s weight and calorie intake. Some dogs tend to gain weight. Giving too many treats can lead to obesity. Find out which foods from humans are suitable for dogs and which ones are not. If you are concerned about the weight or diet of your dog, consult your veterinarian. Always keep clean, fresh water available.

History

Affenpinschers puppy are not Affenpinschers, but were originally bred to work. In the 1600s his job was to eradicate rats and other pests in German stables. In German, the name Affenpinscher breed dog is a monkey dog or an ape-terrier. Affens were eventually brought in to eliminate mice from the kitchen. Affens have evolved into dual-purpose dogs. They are ratters by day and bedwarmers by night.

The Affen is thought to have influenced the development later European breeds, such as the Miniature Schnauzer (and the Brussels Griffon). France and Germany began to have clubs dedicated to this breed in the late 1800s. In 1936, the American Kennel Club recognized Affens. Affens have become a popular breed in the show ring because of their charm.

They are also used for the kitchen, boudoir and even the stable. Banana Joe won Best in Show in 2013 at the Westminster Kennel Club. Banana is an Affen named Banana. Affens also excel in agility, therapy and obedience. The breed retains the same grit that made them such effective rats. Affenpinschers have a reputation for being fearless, small and small-minded. Desmond Morris, a writer from Alaska, reported seeing one chase away a bear.