Affenpinscher

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Affenpinschers are recommended to have 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dog food daily divided into two meals daily.

Treats can only be offered to them in between their meals but be careful not to spoil them too much! Monitor their diet to keep them healthy and fit. Make sure they have access to fresh and clean water at all times.

Affenpinschers have a rough and wiry coat. They don't shed a lot but will need to have regular grooming to keep them looking fresh, neat, and healthy.

Brush them at least once a week and bathe them only whenever it is really needed to prevent their coat from being damaged.

Keeping them clean and neat won't take much effort. Begin accustoming them to being brushed and examined when they are still puppy. Handle their paws frequently as dogs can become touchy about their feet, and routinely look inside their mouth so they get used to being handled.

Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odour, which can indicate an infection. Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.

Affenpinscher needs to have at least 30 minutes of daily exercise and activity.

Being an active breed, they love to be taken into longer walks and more playtime in the park. They have good stamina, agility and are very energetic, keep them moving to keep them active and healthy.

Schedule health checkups with your veterinarian every six months to ensure that they are safe and happy throughout their life.

At these visits, the doctor will do a physical inspection, take your dog's temperature, and track his heartbeat, among other things.

Routine dog care allows you to track your dog's growth and development and address any issues with your veterinarian.

Affenpinschers make excellent housepets! They are fantastic with children. They are tolerant of children who want to play and make a mess in their home, and they get along well with other pets.

Like any other breed, they will require early and proper socialization to ensure they are well acquainted with other members of the household.

Affenpinschers are sturdy, smart, and alert dogs which makes them easy to train.

But be mindful of their training routine because they get easily bored when the lessons are no longer exciting for them. It is best to always reinforce positive and rewards-based training to keep them very motivated.

Affenpinschers get along well with other dogs and cats in the household, but like most toy breeds, they are completely unaware of their size and will try to play and tumble with dogs much larger than themselves.

Engage them with training and proper socialization training early on to help ensure that they will behave well around other friends.