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AffenpinscherAffenpinscher
dogtoy Size7-10 lbs Weight9-11.5 in Height12-15 years Life SpanGermany OriginToy Group
The Affenpinscher is a small, wiry-coated toy breed whose name translates to monkey terrier in German. Originally bred in 17th-century Germany to hunt rats in kitchens, stables, and granaries, the breed is known for its confident, amusing personality and primate-like facial expression.
LoyalCuriousFamously AmusingFearlessConfident