The Affenpinscher is considered a toy breed by the AKC. It is a wiry-haired dog that looks somewhat like a terrier but is not. It is a curious, active, confident, fun loving, lively and affectionate dog. It has small erect ears and some owners cro...

Affenpinschers are small dogs with big personalities. They can be loyal family members that get along well with children and other pets if treated gently and socialized early. But they are difficult to train, determined and completely fearless. Th...

The Affenpinscher is a small 7 to 8 pound dog that usually does not exceed around 10 inches in height. The Affenpinscher has bushy eyebrows and shaggy hair and most often is considered to look somewhat like a monkey. Although this certainly is a d...

Where did the Affenpinscher breed originate? The Affenpinscher dog breed, also commonly referred to as the Monkey Dog, is a small breed dog that originates from Germany. This breed makes for a great house pet. It typically grows to be only about ...

Do you want a dog that hardly sheds and doesn't need to run in a big yard all day? Then an Affenpinscher may be the pet for you! These little dogs are quite low maintenance and grow to about 8 pounds but don't let their little size fool you - the ...

One of the less well known breeds, especially in the United States, the Affenpinscher was originally a larger size. Today the standard calls for a dog no taller than 9 to 10 inches, putting this breed close to the size of the smallest dog, the Chi...