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Physical Characteristics of the Affenpinscher

(from the American Kennel Club breed standard)

Head: In proportion to the body, carried confidently with monkey-like facial expression.

Skull: Round and domed.

Ears: Cropped to a point, set high and standing erect; or natural, standing erect, semi-erect or dropped.

Neck: Short and straight.

Stop: Well-defined.

Eyes: Round, dark, brilliant and of medium size in proportion to the head.

Nose: Black.

Muzzle: Short and narrowing slightly to a blunt nose.

Chest: Moderately broad and deep.

Forequarters: Front angulation is moderate. Shoulders—with moderate layback. Elbows—close to the body. Front legs straight when viewed from any direction. Pasterns short and straight. Feet small, round and compact with black pads and nails.

Back: Short and level.

Tail: May be docked or natural.

Hindquarters: Rear angulation is moderate to match the front. From the side, hindlegs are set under the body to maintain a square appearance. Hocks—moderately angulated.

Coat: Dense hair, rough, harsh, and about 1 inch in length on the shoulders and body. The longer hair on the head, eyebrows and beard stands off and frames the face to emphasize the monkeylike expression.

Height: At the withers is 9.5 inches to 11.5 inches.

Color: Black, gray, silver, red, black and tan or belge are all acceptable.