Affenpinscher

Affenpinscher are powerful agile dogs that can participate in a variety of sports and jobs.  Below are a few of the most popular sports and jobs that Affenpinscher participate in. 

Agility
Conformation
Obedience

Affenpinscher are active dogs that love water.  To have a happy healthy Affenpinscher get them involved in a sport of get them a job to keep their mind and body working as it should.

If you are buying an Affenpinscher puppy you should make sure that your breeder has tested the parents and puppy for potential congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. illnesses.  The breeder should be able to provide you with the test results for both the parents and any results for puppies being sold.   Each test has different criteria and different types of results so you may want to review the results with a veterinarian if the breeder is unable to answer your questions on the results to your satisfaction.   By taking the time to discuss testing results you will be avoiding potential

These are the most common inherited illnesses in Affenpinschers.  Affenpinschers can inherit other illnesses beyond these, but these are the most prevalent.  If you are thinking of breeding Affenpinschers, please speak with your veterinarian about potential tests that should be done to avoid congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. disorders in offspring. 

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