• Affenpinscher

  100 Breeds from A-Z: Affenpinscher the “Monkey Dog”

  Posted by BULLYCRUSH on February 1, 2024 at 11:45 pm

  The name Affenpinscher roughly translates to “Monkey Dog” and they were originally used as ratters. Known in Europe since at least the sixteenth century, it is thought that the dogs portrayed in the woodcuts of Durer and Van Eyck’s paintings are early examples of this entertaining breed.

  Charles Verlat painted a portrait of a French Affenpinscher sometime in the 1890’s and Renoir obviously admired the breed as several of his paintings depict these little dogs. Perhaps Affenpinschers were as highly thought of by their owners then as they are now.

  The breed was developed to rid the kitchens, granaries, and stables of rodents. In France the breed is described as the “Diablotin Moustachu” or mustached little devil. Both, the Europeans and French, describe the appearance and attitude of this delightful breed. The total overall appearance of the Affenpinscher is more important than any individual characteristic. He is described as having a neat but shaggy appearance.

  
  

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  Sources: Affenpinscher Club UK; AKC.

  

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