Affenpinscher
Small German dog
A small breed of dog with a wiry coat and a flat, monkey-like face—the name comes from German words meaning "monkey terrier." Affenpinschers are alert, curious, and stubborn, originally bred to hunt rats.
They typically weigh under ten pounds and have a shaggy beard and eyebrows that give them a comically serious expression.
Object for amusement
- terrierSmall vermin-hunting dog
- GermanCentral European language
- smallLimited in size
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
AKC · companion · lapdog · miniature · ratting · breed standard · black · pedigree
Aggressively spirited
- confidentSure of oneself
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- playfulInclined toward fun
- curiousEager to learn
fearless · loyal · mischievous · spirited · alert · territorial · bold · affectionate
Having facial bristles
- beardedHaving facial hair
- shaggyLong, coarse, untidy
- wiryThin and muscular
- bristlyCovered with stiff hairs
scruffy · bushy eyebrows · round eyes · black fur · moustache · flat-faced · compact · tousled
Self-care for appearance
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- trimmingCutting away excess
- eye careMaintaining healthy sight
dental care · nail trimming · hypoallergenic · plucking · bathing · ear cleaning · comb
Central European nation
- MunichBavaria's largest city
- ratcatcherOne who traps rodents
- 1600sYears 1600-1699
- mousersVermin-catching cats
toy
Object for amusement
purebred · AKC · companion · lapdog · miniature · ratting · breed standard · black · pedigree · kennel club
feisty
Aggressively spirited
curious · fearless · loyal · mischievous · spirited · alert · territorial · bold · affectionate · entertaining
whiskered
Having facial bristles
bristly · scruffy · bushy eyebrows · round eyes · black fur · moustache · flat-faced · compact · tousled · unkempt
grooming
Self-care for appearance
eye care · dental care · nail trimming · hypoallergenic · plucking · bathing · ear cleaning · comb
Germany
Central European nation
- MunichBavaria's largest city
- ratcatcherOne who traps rodents
- 1600sYears 1600-1699
mousers · ancestor · European · farm dog · nineteenth century
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Large shorthaired breed
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Intelligent working canine breed
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