Affenpinschers

The Affenpinscher has been libeled by his German name, "affen," meaning monkey, and "pinscher," which means Terrier. Thus, when the breed came to the United States in the 1930 it received unfavorable publicity as the, "monkey dog," although a real dog whose only relationship to a monkey was he had bushy hair about the eyebrows and muzzle that stood out somewhat like the hair on some monkeys. 

Usually black, with hair hard and wiry, the Affenpinscher is believed to have bred true to type as long ago as the Seventeenth Century. Its origins have not been established con-clusively. It may have been of the same stock as the Miniature Pinscher, with dashes of other wire-haired German breeds.

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He's a small dog, of course, the smaller the better, but sturdily built. To quote from the standard, "He carries himself with comical seriousness and he is generally quiet and a very devoted pal. He can get vehemently excited, however, when attacked and is fearless toward any aggressor." 

Based on the history, the Affenpinscher was admitted to the A.K.C. Stud Book in 1936 and enjoyed a measure of popularity although never one of the nation's foremost breeds. During World War II, with the cessation of importations, registrations since there appeared to be little or stopped no breeding in America. The breed is climbing up again and some day may be one of the chief of the Toys. 

The Affenpinscher sometimes is credited with being the progenitor of the better-know Brussels Griffon, whom he resembles superficialy. Sometimes the relationship is said to be the other way around. The Affenpinscher’s  coat gives him his monkey-like appearance.

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