Affendoodle Terrier

The Affenpinscher is a small, sturdy toy breed that presents a square, compact build with medium bone structure. Standing between nine and eleven and a half inches at the shoulder and typically weighing seven to ten pounds, this breed exhibits balanced proportions where the height at the withers approximately equals the body length from shoulder point to buttocks. The body is thickset without appearing delicate, demonstrating substance despite its diminutive stature. Female specimens may appear slightly longer in body than males, though both sexes maintain the characteristic square silhouette that defines the breed. The coat is one of the breed's most distinctive features, consisting of dense, rough, harsh hair approximately one inch long on the shoulders and body. The texture should be wiry rather than soft or silky, with shorter hair permitted on the rear and tail areas. Longer, less harsh furnishings appear on the head, neck, chest, stomach, and legs, creating the breed's signature neat but shaggy appearance. A mature dog develops a mane or cape of strong hair blending into the back coat at the withers. Acceptable colors include black, gray, silver, red, black and tan, and belge, which features a mixture of black, brown, and red hairs. Black coats may display a rusty cast or occasional white or silver hairs. The head is proportionate to the body and carried with confidence, featuring the characteristic monkey-like facial expression that inspired the breed's German name. Round, dark, brilliant eyes of medium size are set well apart and framed by black eyelids with long black eyelashes. Bushy eyebrows, prominent whiskers, and a beard of wiry hair stand off from the face, accentuating the distinctive simian expression. Ears may be cropped to stand erect or left natural in standing, semi-erect, or dropped positions. The undershot jaw with a slightly upturned chin completes the unique facial structure.

The Poodle comes in three recognized sizes that share identical breed characteristics except for height: Standard Poodles stand over fifteen inches at the shoulder and weigh forty to seventy pounds, Miniature Poodles measure between ten and fifteen inches and weigh ten to fifteen pounds, while Toy Poodles stand ten inches or under and weigh four to six pounds. All varieties display a square build with height at the withers equaling length from breastbone to buttocks point, creating an elegant, balanced silhouette. The breed moves with a distinctive light, springy gait demonstrating strong hindquarter drive and sound, effortless movement. The Poodle's coat represents its most recognizable feature, consisting of naturally harsh, dense curly hair that requires regular professional grooming. The texture should never appear woolly or soft, with the curls forming tight ringlets throughout the body. For showing, various traditional clips are permitted including the Continental, English Saddle, Sporting, and Puppy clips, each designed to highlight the breed's elegant proportions. The coat comes in solid colors only for conformation purposes, with acceptable shades including black, white, cream, apricot, red, brown, cafe-au-lait, silver, blue, and gray. Brown and cafe-au-lait dogs display liver-colored noses and dark amber eyes, while other colors have black pigmentation. The head exhibits moderately rounded contours with a slight but definite stop separating skull from muzzle. Oval, dark eyes are set far apart and express alert intelligence, while long, wide ears hang close to the head at or slightly below eye level. The muzzle is long, straight, and finely chiseled without appearing snipey, with tight-fitting lips and a strong jaw. The neck is well-proportioned, carried high with dignity, allowing the proud head carriage characteristic of the breed. A level topline and high-set tail complete the silhouette, with the tail carried erect whether docked or natural.