- Name: Georgiabean
- Owner: GeorgiaBean
- Breed: Affenpinscher
- Shots:
- Spay/Neutured: No
- Age: 7 Years 7 Months
- Description:
- Tiny, wild, and demanding attention! With Georgia, there's a precious balance between incredibly playful and incredibly lazy. She sleeps more than most people I know, eats more than most people I know, and loves harder than most people I know. There's also not a sing...
Affenpinscher
Next Breed: Afghan Hound
The Affenpinscher, a.k.a the monkey terrier, is an toy terrier of ancient descent that looks like a monkey in apperance. The breed was previously rare but has recently surged in popularity The Affenpinscher original purpose was the hunting of rodents.
History
Considered by many to be the oldest toy breed, the Affenpinscher's true history is clouded in mystery. The affenpincher has been around since the early 1600s and was developed in Germany to hunt rodents. The common belief is the Affenpinscher was developed by crossing the small German Pinschers with Asian Pug-type dogs. Ultimately, the Affenpinscher was used in the development of othe rtoy breeds such as the Miniature Schnauzer and the Brussels Griffon. Their reputation for mice catching spread and they soon found their way into the homes of people throughout Europe. The Affenpinscher was well established in North America in the early 1900s and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in the toy group in 1936.
Appearance and Size
Featuring a wide, round head with dark round prominent eyes, the Affenpinscher is covered with ruffled hair, mustache and bushy eyebrows. Their ears are upright and pointed with a tail that is caried high. The breed presents a pronounced chin and a short nose. The breed has a compact, sturdy body with a coarse and rough coat. The undercoat is slightly curly, but stiff and wiry texture. The coat of the Affenpinscher comes in black, gray, silver, grayish-black, bluish-gray, black and tan symmetrical markings or red varying from brownish red to an orange tan.
Personality
The Affenpinscher is a sturdy toy terrier, characterized by his "monkey like" facial expression. He is intelligent and sometimes smug and stubborn. The Affenpinscher has a personality more akin to the terrier group than the toy group. Featuring a lively and confident personality, the breed is full of mischief but wholly loyal to it's owners raits.
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Videos of Affenpinschers
Dogs 101- Affenpinscher
For more, visit animal.discovery.com | The affenpinscher is a terrier-like toy breed of dog. The breed is German in origin and dates back to the 17th century.
Two Monkey Dogs have a fun day at the Pennington Affenpinscher Garden Party.wmv
AffieFilms received an invitation to attend the Pennington Affenpinscher annual Garden Party. So how could we refuse a chance to meet new friends and most importantly new Monkey Dogs ( Affenpinschers ). So with Cassie and Pippa in high spirts the AffieFilm crew set of for a day of adventure. The following filming is of the days events. With Special thanks to Jenny,Gordon & Sophie Todhunter who organised and held the event, while also giving the proceeds to COFEPOW " Children & Families of the Far East Priso
Big hair,long hair Snip Snip GONE! ( Affenpinscher Grooming )
Affiefilms has put two videos together, showing you Affenpinschers being groomed. In this one you will see Cassie, a standard size Affenpinscher with a very long coat. Cassie is a lovelable loyal pet. She is not a show dog,as show dogs are not groomed this way,particularly for the ring,they are left with their full coat. We hope you enjoy watching this gorgeous monkey dog, from scruffy and hairy , to short and cute . Beautifully groomed by Kath-Le-Blanc All footage filmed and owned by AffieFilms
Pancake making with Affenpinschers
AffieFilms finds a certain ickle Affenpinscher up to some monkey business in the kitchen. Join us as Pippa tries to make some pancakes, and Cassie has to step in and show her how to do it the correct way. So why not take a look and join us for lots of fun in the Affie kitchen. Filmed at Affie Acres studio. All footage filmed and owned by Affiefilms
My Affenpinscher/Boston Terrier Maddie Playing with my Lab Mix Zack
Enjoy my Lab mix and half Affenpinscher/Boston Terrier playing happily together:)
Mona & Lisa - Affenpinscher videos
I thought I would take some videos of my parents' dogs in Pickering named Mona & Lisa. They're a rare, expensive breed called Affenpinschers. They're really cute and cuddly, and very affectionate and playful. They're wonderful dogs! Totally worth the money if you ask me. ;)
Affenpinschers going crazy
Getting my affenpinschers to get excited and howl/bark Names are Taz who is shown first, Poppy who is in the bed at the end, Gracie who is the slightly funny one with wobbly legs! and Teddy
The Great Monkey Dogs Journey
AffieFilms brings you an adventure with two of the most loyal and adventurous Monkey Dogs. Watch as these two Monkey dogs walk,climb & navigate through some beautiful countryside. They discover an old abandoned railway bridge and climb several various obstacles to get were they need to go. Starring Cassie & Pippa Filmed aroud the Leeds-Liverpool Canal between Wheelton & Higher Wheelton All footage was filmed and owned by AffieFilms
A ickle off the top, a ickle off the bottom, & snip snip GONE! ( Affenpinscher Grooming )
Affiefilms has put two videos together, showing you Affenpinschers being groomed. In this one you will see Pippa, a very small Affenpinscher with a shorter coat being groomed. Pippa is a lovelable ickle pet. She is not a show dog,as show dogs are not groomed this way,particularly for the ring,they are left with their full coat. We hope you enjoy watching this ickle monkey dog, from scruffy and hairy , to short and cute . Beautifully groomed by Kath-Le-Blanc All footage filmed and owned by AffieFilms
Funny Monkey Dog Outtakes from two gifted & talented Affenpinschers
Affiefilms would like to bring you a little light into this world, through two funny cute loving monkey dogs. Cassie is 6 years old and Pippa nearly 5 and they love to be in front of the camera having adventures. From time to time funny things happen, or very clever things, we thought we would put them altogether and make you smile. So please enjoy this collection of outtakes and bloopers, and have a laugh with Cassie and Pippa who just love to entertain. Filmed all over Lancashire
Where's my Mum gone?
AffieFilms presents a short film all about love and devotion for ones owner. Watch as these two Affenpinschers, especially Cassie, wait for their mum to come home, and the delight as she come in. Affenpinschers are very loyal and loving monkey dogs and I would like to think that this little video shows that in bundles. Filmed at Affie Acre studios and additional shots at Anglezarke Rivington. All footage is owned by AffieFilms
Affenpinschers at the beach-Uruguay-2010
This was taken a very windy summer day, in Uruguay. My affens show great passion to digging . Well, we don't have snow around, but we do have sands :) Enjoy !
Affie Fu ( Affenpinschers do Kung Fu )
Affiefilms brings you a taste of the Orient. With Affie Fu, a mini film ,showing two Affenpinschers playfighting. But which one will get the upper hand.... or should that be paw..... ? Starring Cassie & Pippa, with special guest appearances by Bubba Bear & Mungo Monkey. Filmed on location in various parts of China, Thailand and Chorley ( Lancashire ). No Affies were harmed in the making of this movie. Both are trained proffessionals in the Art of Affie Fu
Titanic - A Dog's Tale_0001.wmv
A film made using dogs (Bear and Say-D) as the main love story. Combining CrazyTalk6 animation, Stills and movie footage, this film was made for personal entertainment purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. I hope you enjoy the film!!!!
