Affenshire Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Affenshire is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Curious
Playful
Adventurous
Funny
Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal

Affenshire will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

United States

Yorkshire Terrier, Affenpinscher

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Brown
Amber

Black

Fawn
Blue
Red
Gray
Black

The coat of an Affenshire falls in the medium length category.

Straight

An Affenshire can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Affenshires are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Affenshire breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Bronchitis

Cataracts
Allergies

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Allergy Testing
Abdominal Ultrasound

Affenshire have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Affenshires dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Outside, Fetch, Walks

Affenshires are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Affenshire, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Affenshires usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Affenshire should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Affenshire feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Affenshire is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Affenshire is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Affenshires are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Affenshire dogs are not kid-friendly.

Affenshires are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Affenshires are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Affenshires are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

The Affenshire is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Affenshire is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Affenshire dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.