Affendoodle

The Affenpinscher is a small, compact toy breed with a sturdy, square build that belies its delicate appearance. Standing between nine and eleven and a half inches at the shoulder and weighing seven to ten pounds, this breed carries itself with a confident, almost swaggering gait. The body is well-proportioned with medium bone structure, presenting neither coarse nor overly refined features. The legs are straight with moderate angulation, supporting a level back and a tail that is typically docked short or carried high when left natural. The chest is moderately broad, and the overall silhouette suggests a balanced, athletic little dog capable of considerable agility despite its diminutive size. The coat is one of the Affenpinscher's most distinguishing features, consisting of dense, rough, harsh-textured hair approximately one inch long on the shoulders and body. The hair may be somewhat shorter on the hindquarters and tail, while the head, neck, chest, stomach, and legs display longer, slightly softer furnishings. Mature dogs develop a distinctive mane or cape of strong hair around the neck that blends into the back coat at the withers. The longer facial hair, including prominent eyebrows, a full beard, and pronounced mustache, stands away from the skull to create the breed's characteristic monkey-like expression. Acceptable colors include black, gray, silver, red, black and tan, and belge, with black being the most common and preferred in many registries. The head is carried proudly and remains proportionate to the body, featuring a moderately rounded, domed skull with a prominent forehead and clearly defined stop. The muzzle is short, blunt, and straight, never upturned or flattened enough to impede breathing. Dark, round, sparkling eyes set wide apart convey an alert, intelligent expression. The small ears may be cropped to stand erect or left natural in either erect, semi-erect, or dropped positions. A slightly undershot jaw with a broad lower mandible and well-turned chin completes the distinctive facial structure that has earned this breed its nickname of Monkey Dog.

The Poodle is an elegantly proportioned, squarely built dog that projects an air of dignity and athletic capability. The breed comes in three recognized sizes: Standard Poodles stand over fifteen inches at the shoulder and typically weigh between forty and seventy pounds; Miniature Poodles measure between ten and fifteen inches and weigh ten to fifteen pounds; and Toy Poodles stand ten inches or under, weighing four to six pounds. Regardless of size, all Poodles share the same breed standard proportions, with the length of body from the forward point of the chest to the point of the rump approximately equal to the height at the withers. The neck is well-proportioned, of good length, and strong enough to permit the head to be carried high with dignity. The back is short, strong, and level, with a tail set high and carried erect. The Poodle's distinctive curly coat is perhaps its most recognizable feature, consisting of naturally harsh-textured, dense hair that grows continuously rather than shedding seasonally. This characteristic makes Poodles a popular choice for allergy sufferers, as they release less dander into the environment than many other breeds. The coat may be presented in the traditional curly texture or in tight, even cords. Acceptable solid colors include black, white, blue, gray, silver, brown, cafe-au-lait, apricot, cream, and red. Dogs with darker coats typically display black noses, eye rims, and lips with very dark eyes, while brown and cafe-au-lait Poodles have liver-colored pigmentation and dark amber eyes. Parti-colored coats, featuring patches of different colors, are seen in pet Poodles but are not accepted in the conformation show ring. The head is moderately rounded with a slight but definite stop, featuring a long, straight, fine-chiseled muzzle. The dark, oval eyes are set far apart and positioned to create an alert, intelligent expression that is fundamental to proper Poodle type. The ears hang close to the head, set at or slightly below eye level, with long, wide, thickly feathered leather. Movement is characterized by a light, springy trot with strong hindquarters drive, the head and tail carried up, demonstrating the sound, effortless movement essential to the breed.