Havapoo vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison | MyDogBreeds

Havapoo vs Affenpinscher - Breed ComparisonHavapoo is originated from United States but Affenpinscher is originated from Germany. Havapoo may grow 8 cm / 4 inches higher than Affenpinscher. Havapoo may weigh 6 kg / 14 pounds more than Affenpinscher. Both Havapoo and Affenpinscher has almost same life span. Havapoo may have more litter size than Affenpinscher. Havapoo requires Moderate maintenance. But Affenpinscher requires High maintenance

History

The Havapoo is usually a cross with a miniature Poodle and a Havanese but other poodle sizes such as the toy can be used. This is a fairly new cross breed just getting the attention of the American public. The result is a friendly, small dog. They have a striking appearance and lovable personality. They are easy to train and very smart. Not much is know about their heritage except that they were developed in the United States sometime in the past 30 years. Given the long history of the parental breeds, you can count on the quality and beauty of the Havapoo.

affenpinscher - historyThis breed originated from Germany. The latest information on this breed is from the 17th century. Actually, Affenpinscher got its name from Affe, which means monkey. Their accentors considered to be Brussels Griffon and Mini Schnauzer. People trained this breed to be a working dog, to remove rodents, granaries, and stables from the living area.

Basic Information

Group:
Toy dog
Toy dog
Origin:
United States
Germany
Height Male:
28 - 38 cm
11 - 15 inches
23 - 30 cm
9 - 12 inches
Height Female:
26 - 36 cm
10 - 15 inches
21 - 28 cm
8 - 12 inches
Weight Male:
6 - 12 kg
13 - 27 pounds
2 - 6 kg
4 - 14 pounds
Weight Female:
5 - 10 kg
11 - 23 pounds
2 - 5 kg
4 - 12 pounds
Life Span:
10 - 14 Years
11 - 13 Years
Litter Size:
4 - 6
1 - 3
Size:
Toy dog
Toy dog
Other Names:
Poovanese, Island Mini Doodle, Havadoodle, Havanesepoo, Havanesedoodle
Monkey dog, Affen or Affie
Colors Available:
brown, grey, tan, white, black
Black, Belge, Tan, Grey, Silver and Red
Coat:
soft, hypoallergenic fur
Short Medium
Shedding:
Moderate
Minimal
Temperament:
Affectionate, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Outgoing, Playful
Affectionate, Alert, Curious, Loyal, Playful, Quiet
Grooming:
Moderate maintenance
High maintenance
Trainability:
Easy
Moderate
Hypoallergenic:
Yes
Yes
Kids Friendly:
Yes
No
New Owners Friendly:
Yes
Yes

Description

The look of the Havapoo is unpredictable in first generation mixes as the puppies can appear like either of the parents. Most however have carried on the facial features of the Havanese. They usually have soft coats with hypoallergenic fur that comes in brown, black, grey, white and tan. The white dogs tend to be deaf or perhaps even blind. They are really good looking dogs whichever parent they favor.

affenpinscher puppy - descriptionAffenpinscher is a toy size breed and it weights between 2.6 kg to 6 kg. There is no big difference between male and a female dog.

The height of the breed is approximately 23 to 30cm. They have monkey-like expressions, and that is why it got its name. The primary color of the coat is black, but it can be gray, brown, red, white). Every club has a list of acceptable colors. Not all the colors are accepted in every country.

The lifespan of Affenpinscher variates from dog to dog, but it is on average 11.4. That is a typical lifespan of dog that size, but they can live much more depends on the care and health of the dog.

Litter size of Affenpinscher is 1-3 puppies. They are very small dogs, so having a small number of puppies is normal for mini breeds.

Other Names of Affenpinscher are monkey dog, Affen or Affie. All the other names are related to its size and monkey-like look.

Characteristics

1Children friendliness yes but monitor their interaction so the dog does not get hurt. 2.Special talents highly intelligent and love to run 3.Adaptability Home or apartment is fine but would love a fenced yard to run in. 4.Learning ability very high smart and loves to learn

Characteristics of Affenpinscher

affenpinscher dog - characteristicsAffenpinscher is a toy sized dog, so they are fragile and you always have to watch out for them. They require a lot of training because they are very stubborn. Breed experts recommend positive training because they can’t respond badly and get depressed if you practice old ways of practice, which include punishments.

They tend to bark a lot and can be unfriendly to guests and other animals. It is important to train them properly and to spend as much time as they can with other animals.

The great thing about Affenpinscher is that they are very easy to carry around and they are beautiful little dogs. They are braver than most of the toy dogs because of the terrier descent. The funny thing about them is that they take themselves very seriously which can be very funny to the owners.

They don’t need a lot of exercises. They love walking, but they do not require a lot of it.

Affenpinscher is a great watch dog. They tend to protect the house and they are amazing dogs for watching.

They are not very good with children because they are very sensitive and they love attention. It is also important not to spoil them, even if it’s funny sometimes, it is not recommended to spoil your dog.

Health Problems

Even though first generation mixes have no genetic health issues. There are however some issues they are prone to: • Deafness - primarily in the white dogs, nothing can be done for it. • Cataracts – can lead to blindness • Hypothyroidism – can be medicated • Hip Dysplasia – can lead to lameness • Patellar Luxation – can lead to lameness

affenpinscher puppies - health problemsIt is very important to choose a quality puppy from a quality breed. Affenpinscher can have some health problems. Hip dysplasia collapsed trachea, and the luxating patella is the most common health complications of this breed. But, the most of the dogs die of an old age, so if you are choosing wisely, and with proper education and consulting, you will have a happy and a healthy dog.

Caring The Pet

1Feeding the puppy – feed a high quality puppy food for small or toy dogs. Feed 3-4 times a day a total or 1 cup. 2.Feeding the adult - feed a high quality puppy food for small or toy dogs. Feed 3-4 times a day a total of 2 cups 3.Points for Good Health – overall good health 4. Games and Exercises – needs some moderate exercise and would love a fenced yard to run in. Will play fetch and some are good at agility.

affenpinscher dogs - caringAffenpinscher daily amount food should be based on a size and activity of the dog. But approximately ¼ or ½ cup of high-quality food should be enough for your dog. It is recommended to divide into two meals per day. You can also add some vegetables, oil, meat or fruits into a meal, but only small size portions.

Feeding Affenpinscher puppy

Feeding Affenpinscher puppy is similar to feeding an adult dog. The difference is in a number of meals per day. It is recommended to give 3-5 portions per day for a puppy.

Also giving vitamins and minerals to a puppy dog is very important for health.

Grooming Affenpinscher

Grooming the Affenpinscher could be a challenging task. It requires regular care with every day brushing and cleaning. They have a strong and rough coat. A good side of that is Affen size. They are not big, so there wouldn’t be a lot to groom.

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