AFFENPINSCHER

History - Affen means monkey and Pinscher means terrier.  In France the dog is named is "diablotin moustachu" meaning moustached little devil.  This is one of the oldest toy breeds.  The origin of  the breed is not clear. Smaller versions of these dogs were preferred for  lady's lap dogs.  They could kill mice and entertain the family with its  antics.  These dogs were occasionally crossed with the Pug, German Pinscher, and German Silky Pinscher.  In 1936 the AKC recognized this breed even though they are rare in America and Germany. 

Temperament - The Affenpinscher lives up  to its name in both looks and actions.  It is a terrier being busy, inquisitive, bold and stubborn, yet being a monkey it loves to monkey around.  It likes to bark and climb.  It is good with other dogs and is best with family.

Upkeep - It needs exercise.  Indoor  exercise is fine because of its small size.  It loves to romp in the yard, but cannot live there.  This is a house dog.  Its coat needs to be combed 2-3 times per week. 

Size - Can grow to a massive 9 pounds, with a height of 11.5 inches. 

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USA

  Amberdee
  Howard and Janice Dees
  10145 Twin Cities Rd;
  Galt, CA 05632
  (209) 745-1224
  e-mail: mailto:jdees@softcom

  Vroni Kleine
  Sharon L. Strempski
  2 Tucktaway Ln.;
  Danbury, CT 06810
  (203) 743-7503

  Moki-Way Affens
  Lois Brockson
  607 Lee Rd;
  Jacksonville, FL 32225
  (904) 725-2986

  Aluantes Affens
  J. E. Horn-Hege
  9716 Xenia St;
  New Port Richey, FL 34654
  (813) 856-9410

  Monkey Faced Imps
  FL
  (813) 856-9410

  Scowy's Kennel
  Anita Schofill
  5960 John St ;
  ustell, GA 30106
  770-948-9403
  e-mail: mailto:Affiemae@aol.com

  Flying Monkey Kennel
  Nancy E. Holmes
  51 Weare Rd ;
  New Boston, NH 03070
  (603) 487-2156
  e-mail: mailto:fmkaffen@ix.netcom.com

  Tajar Affenpinschers
  Patricia Bouldin
  627 Vineyard NE;
  lbuquerque, NM 87113

  Kastle T
  Louann Smith
  1125 Wimberley Rd;
  Apex, NC 27502
  919 387-1458
  e-mail: mailto:aristo@nissan.net

  Edan Hill
  Rosenberry, Dani
  RD 4, B0x 73;
  Altoona, PA 16601
  (814) 943-3511

  
  EUROPE

   Zipaty Affenpinschers
  Pat Patchen
  13 Malborough Ave;
  Cheade Hulme, Chesshire
  England SK8 7AP
  tel: 0161 486 6667

  Gerbraes Affenpinschers
  Mrs R Turner
  57 Belvedere Rd ;
  Taunton, Somerset
  England TA1 1BU
  tel: 01823 252329

  Yorcrechi
  Catherine Dennis
  Yorcrechi, Huttoft Road ;
  Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire
  U.K LN12 2RU