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AUSTRIAN PINSCHER

THIS ALERT AND FAITHFUL WATCHDOG IS SUITABLE FOR A RURAL OWNER FCI

Height range Bred as an all-purpose guard and herding farm dog in its native
17–20 in (42–50 cm) Austria, this breed rewards a confident owner with complete
Weight range loyalty and devotion. Barking at
26–40 lb (12–18 kg)
anything suspicious, it makes an
Dense,
Life span 12–14 years excellent watchdog for isolated stag-red coat
Origin Austria locations, but its protective
instincts and fearlessness
can lead to aggression.

Other colors
Triangular,
drop ears
White chest
Russet gold Black and tan markings
or brownish
yellow
Strong,
straight legs

Darker-colored
muzzle

AFFENPINSCHER

THIS MISCHIEVOUS, MONKEYLIKE LITTLE DOG CAPTIVATES WITH ITS AMUSING ANTICS AKC

Height range Sometimes called the Black Devil, the Affenpinscher is among the oldest Domed,
9–11 in (24–28 cm) of the European toy dogs. It retains its terrier instincts though and is broad
forehead
Weight range a brave watchdog and ratter despite
7–9 lb (3–4 kg)
its size. With its bright, sometimes
Life span 10–12 years stubborn personality, this dog
Origin Germany learns easily but needs to know Black coat
who is boss. It loves to play and
gets along well with children
who handle it considerately.

Blunt
muzzle with Lighter,
wide nostrils grayish
beard

Straight forelegs
Small, round,
dark feet

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