Dog
Pronunciation:
af-uhn span-yuhl
Breed Description:
The Affen Spaniel breed of dog is a small sized breed of dog that was created by crossing the Affenpinscher with the Cocker Spaniel. The result was a compact dog with a level top line and a body that is slightly longer than it is tall. The ears are usually drop ears and hang down the side of the head. The tail is usually medium in length but it can be cropped short. The muzzle is usually medium in length and it does not usually have the "monkey" look that is common in the Affenpinscher.
The coat of the Affen Spaniel should be medium in length and hard in texture. It should be almost wiry and there should be a wave to it, although it should not be curled. The undercoat should be soft, short and slightly wavy. The coat can be any color but is commonly either tan, black, red, gray, cream. They can also be parti-colored, bi-colored and tri-colored in a range of colors.
Temperament:
The Affen Spaniel breed of dog is a sweet and gentle dog that is a wonderful companion dog. Known for having the easy temperament of the Cocker Spaniel, the Affen Spaniel also has the strong and protective nature of the Affen Spaniel, which makes it a wonderful watch dog. The breed is happy to spend time with their owners and they are often clown like in their personality. They breed may be okay with kids, depending on what parent they take after but if they have the Affenpinscher temperament, then they are better suited to homes with older kids.
Height:
The average height of an Affen Spaniel is between 10 to 15 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of an Affen Spaniel is between 7 to 30 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Affen Spaniel breed of dog has no known health problems, however, is important to research both the Affenpinscher and the Cocker Spaniel to be aware of any potential health problems your dog could be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Affen Spaniel breed of dog is an excellent apartment companion, however, the breed can be yappy so be aware of the noise restrictions in your building. The Affen Spaniel should not be an outdoor dog and it is important to watch them when they are outside since they won't often back down from a challenge.
Exercise:
The Affen Spaniel breed of dog is surprisingly active for such a small dog. They will require about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise per day and you should expect to give them two or three good walks each day.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Affen Spaniel breed of dog can be a difficult breed to groom. You should expect to brush them two or three times per week and the coat may need to be stripped to prevent matting. Ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis since the long drop ears can be prone to ear infections. Nails should be trimmed and the hair under the ears and around the feet should be as well.
Origin:
The Affen Spaniel breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Affen Spaniel, it is important to read up on both the Affenpinscher and the Cocker Spaniel. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
