How long does a Affenpinscher live?

The Affenpinscher has a life span of 14–16 years.

How big does a Affenpinscher get?

Adults weigh 4–6 kg. Height ranges from 23–29 cm.

Is the Affenpinscher hypoallergenic?

Yes, the Affenpinscher is considered hypoallergenic.

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Affenpinscher

Toy Group · Hypoallergenic

Height 23–29 cm
Weight 4–6 kg
Life span 14–16 years
Exercise 30 min/day

confident
curious
stubborn
playful
alert
mischievous

The Affenpinscher is in the AKC's Toy Group. It comes from Germany, Central Europe (17th century). Adults weigh 4–6 kg. It stands 23–29 cm tall. It typically lives 14–16 years. It is considered hypoallergenic.

The Affenpinscher is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.

Group: Toy Group
Origin: Germany, Central Europe (17th century)
Coat: short wire · black, gray, silver, red, and black and tan
Also known as: Monkey Terrier, Affen, and Diablotin Moustachu
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Id: 036feed0-da8a-42c9-ab9a-57449b530b13

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Affenpinscher. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com brit-petfood.com en.wikipedia.org akc.org

Affenpinscher FAQ

How long does a Affenpinscher live?: The Affenpinscher has a life span of 14–16 years.
How big does a Affenpinscher get?: Adults weigh 4–6 kg. Height ranges from 23–29 cm.
Is the Affenpinscher hypoallergenic?: Yes, the Affenpinscher is considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Affenpinscher in?: The Affenpinscher is in the AKC's Toy Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/036feed0-da8a-42c9-ab9a-57449b530b13. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/036feed0-da8a-42c9-ab9a-57449b530b13"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/036feed0-da8a-42c9-ab9a-57449b530b13/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.