Английская Википедия:Affenpinscher
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The Affenpinscher, also known as the Monkey Terrier, is a small-sized terrier-like toy Pinscher breed of dog that originated in Germany.[1] Originally developed as a mouser, the Affenpinscher's distinctive appearance and charming personality has gained popularity as a companion among dog lovers worldwide.[2]
History
The breed is German in origin and dates back to the seventeenth century. The name "Affenpinscher" is derived from the German affe (ape, monkey). When translated in English, the name means Monkey Terrier, supposedly so called because the breed's little face looks more than a little simian.[3]
Dogs of the Affenpinscher type have been known since about 1600.[2] There were originally thought to be two sizes, the larger size is now extinct.[1] The larger size was approximately Шаблон:Convert, and came in colors of grey, fawn, black, tan, and red.[2] White feet and chests were also common.[2] The breed was created to be a ratter in homes, working to remove rodents from kitchens, and also granaries and stables.[4] Early breeders crossed the various schnauzers and pinschers with the goal to create a mouser who also was a good companion dog.[2] Some of the breeds that may have been included to produce the Affenpinscher are pugs, German pinschers, schnauzers and silky pinschers.[2]
The breed predates and is ancestral to the Griffon Bruxellois (Brussels Griffon) and Miniature Schnauzer which was thought to be from affenpinschers crossed with standard schnauzers in addition to other breeds.[5][1] The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1935 and the FCI in 1955.[6][7]
Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, Шаблон:A.k.a. Joe, a five-year-old Affenpinscher, was named Best in Show at the 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City.[8]
Description
Appearance
An Affenpinscher generally weighs Шаблон:Convert and stands Шаблон:Convert tall at the withers.[7] It has a harsh rough coat when it is not clipped, but if clipped it can be softer and fluffier. It has a notable monkey-like expression (affe is German for monkey). Its coat is shaggier over the head and shoulders forming a mane, with a shorter coat over the back and hind quarters. It is harsh and wiry in texture when properly maintained. The FCI and KC breed standards specifies that the coat must be black,[9][10] but the AKC also allows grey, silver, red, black and tan, and belge (a mixture of red, brown, black and white hairs).[11]
Temperament
Affenpinschers have a distinct appearance that some associate with terriers. They are different from terriers, however, in that they are actually part of the "Group 2, Section 1: Pinschers and Schnauzers" in the FCI classification and so often get along with other dogs and pets.[12] They are active, adventurous, curious, and stubborn, but they are also fun-loving and playful. The breed is confident, lively, affectionate towards family members and is also very protective of them.[1]
Affenpinschers are somewhat territorial when it comes to their toys and food, so they are not recommended for homes with very small children. This dog is mostly quiet, but it can become very excited if attacked or threatened and shows no fear toward any aggressor.[13]
One of the attractions of the toy breeds is that their small size makes them ideal apartment dogs. While Affenpinschers can be perfectly happy living in close quarters, the breed is classified as 'moderately active,' and as such, they do need exercise.[14]
Lifespan
A small sample (N=21) of affenpinschers[15] in a UK survey had a median lifespan of 11.4 years,[16] which is a typical lifespan[17] for a purebred dog, but a bit lower than most breeds of their size.[18] The most common causes of death were old age (24%), urologic (19%), and "combinations" (14%).[19]
The Affenpinscher is prone to hip dysplasia.[20] As with many small breeds of dog, they are prone to collapsed trachea and luxating patella.[21] Some are prone to fractures, PDA, open fontanel and respiratory problems in hot weather. Ocular conditions such as cataracts are occasionally reported.[20][22] An emerging concern is syringomyelia, although the incidence is currently unknown.[23]
Shedding
Affenpinschers often appear on lists of dogs that allegedly do not shed (moult).[24] However, Affenpinscher females are confirmed to be more prone to seasonal flank alopecia, which seems to affect them during the winter.[25] Every hair in the dog coat grows from a hair follicle, which has a three phase cycle, as do most mammals. These cycles are: anagen, growth of normal hair; catagen, growth slows, and hair shaft thins; telegen, hair growth stops, follicle rests, and old hair falls off—is shed. At the end of the telegen phase, the follicle begins the cycle again.[26]
Frequent grooming reduces the amount of loose fur in the environment.Шаблон:Citation needed[27]
References
Шаблон:Toy dogs Шаблон:German dogs Шаблон:Pinschers and Schnauzers
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 Шаблон:Cite book
- ↑ 2,0 2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 Шаблон:Cite web
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- ↑ Affenpinscher Club of America: Breed History. Retrieved March 23, 2007. Шаблон:Webarchive
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ 7,0 7,1 Compiled from various sources.
- ↑ "Affenpinscher wins Best in Show at Westminster dog show" Kelly Whiteside, USA Today Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2013
- ↑ FCI-Standard N° 186: Affenpinscher. Fédération Cynologique Internationale. Accessed December 2023.
- ↑ The Kennel Club (UK) breed standard Шаблон:Webarchive. Retrieved March 23, 2007
- ↑ AKC breed standard. Retrieved March 23, 2007.
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Dog Longevity Web Site, Breed Data page. Compiled by K. M. Cassidy. Retrieved July 5, 2007
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Dog Longevity Web Site, Weight and Longevity page. Compiled by K. M. Cassidy. Retrieved July 5, 2007
- ↑ Kennel Club/British Small Animal Veterinary Association Scientific Committee Шаблон:Webarchive. 2004. Purebred Dog Health Survey. Retrieved July 5, 2007
- ↑ 20,0 20,1 Canine Inherited Disorders Database, University of Prince Edward Island. Retrieved March 23, 2007
- ↑ The Affenpinscher Club UK
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite book
- ↑ Veterinary Canine Health Scheme: Syringomyelia Scheme | Vetsforum Шаблон:Webarchive
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Waldman. (1995). Seasonal flank alopecia in affenpinschers. The Journal of Small Animal Practice., 36(6), 271–273. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-5827.1995.tb02915.x
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite book
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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