Affenpinscher (Monkey Terrier)

⚡ Express story  

The Affenpinscher, also known as the "monkey terrier," is one of the oldest breeds. Its ancestors appear in the 16th-century engravings of Albrecht Dürer. Officially documented as early as 1879, this breed became ultra-popular in the early 20th century. Over time, the black color dominated the selections, although shades like reddish or gray existed..  

🐾 Portrait of the breed  

Alert, courageous, and ultra-loyal, the Affenpinscher is an adorable family dog. But be careful, he has his little personality! A firm yet gentle education is essential to channel his enthusiasm and stubborn side. Well socialized from a young age, he generally gets along well with other animals..  

When it comes to the weather, he handles the cold and humidity quite well, but forget about extreme climates! It's also important to monitor his health, as certain conditions like patellar dislocation or Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease can affect him..  

🔍 In brief  

- Hypoallergenic: Yes  

- Weight: 4-6 kg

- Size: 25-30 cm 

- Life expectancy: 12-14 years  

- Need for physical activity: 1 to 1.5 hours per day  

❤️ Personnality & compatibility  

- Intelligent: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Protector: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- Player: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Quiet: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Sporty: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Independent: ⭐☆☆☆☆  

Compatibility :  

- With the children: ⭐☆☆☆☆  

- With the animals: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- With the unknowns: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- In an apartment: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

Good to know: Ideal for new teachers, but not the best choice for young children.  

🛠 Hygiene & care  

- Maintenance difficulty : ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- Maintenance cost : ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- Maintenance frequency : ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

> With regular maintenance, it remains quite easy to manage in terms of grooming.  

💰 Budget  

- Purchase price: €1,300 to €1,600  

- Average annual cost: €700 to €1,000 (veterinarian, accessories, food)  

💡 Fun fact: Thanks to its double coat, it could almost face a Nordic winter... but keep it warm, it prefers the cozy life of an apartment!  

> A real little monkey to adopt for its sparkling personality and unique style.