| If you're considering adopting or buying a small dog | | | | They love to play, but can also be very bold and |
| with a good temperament, you might consider the | | | | fearless. The Affenpinscher is very sweet and loving |
| Affen Poo. The Affen Poo is actually a mixed breed, a | | | | with its family. They may not work well with young |
| cross between an Affenpinscher and a Poodle. Some | | | | children that haven't learned to respect the dog and |
| Affen Poos are considered designer breeds. An Affen | | | | treat it gently. This is mainly due to the guard dog |
| Poo is considered designer if both parents are | | | | nature of the Affenpinscher. They don't tend to bark a |
| purebred dogs. Hybrid, or crossbred, dogs are very | | | | lot, but when protecting toys or food, they can be |
| popular, and the Affen Poo is so cute that it is no | | | | fearless. They are known for stubbornly not backing |
| exception! | | | | down when threatened or attacked by even the |
| In order to research what type of pet an Affen Poo | | | | largest of dogs. These little guys are very funny and |
| will be, you should probably research the | | | | entertaining to watch and own. |
| Affenpinscher and the Poodle separately. Since the | | | | Next we'll look at the Poodle. The Affen Poo is usually |
| Affen Poo is a cross of the two dogs, then you can | | | | a mix between the tiny Affenpinscher and Toy Poodle. |
| expect it to have a mixture of characteristics, some | | | | Toy Poodles are sensitive and extremely smart. They |
| from each parent. | | | | generally have a sophisticated disposition and can |
| For example, an Affen Poo can be timid like some | | | | become very spoiled. Most poodle owners think that |
| bloodlines of Toy Poodles, or protective of food and | | | | this just adds to their unique charm, and spoil them as |
| toys like a lot of Affenpinschers. Affen Poos make | | | | much as possible. Toy Poodles can demand a lot of |
| great little watchdogs. They are very trainable, smart | | | | attention and want to be with you whenever you are |
| and entertaining pets. They do not need a lot of room | | | | around. They love to play and perform tricks for their |
| to be happy and healthy, so a yard is not a must. They | | | | owners. They are extremely trainable in most cases. |
| only get up to about eight pounds and are ideal for | | | | Some are more timid and nervous by nature and you |
| apartment or city dwellers. Affen Poos love to be with | | | | may not be able to change that. Some bark a lot of |
| people and are great with kids and other animals if | | | | the time and it can be hard to train them to be quiet in |
| they're raised together. Children should not tease or | | | | the house. The Toy Poodle, like the Affenpinscher, is a |
| surprise the Affen Poo or they might get snapped at | | | | watchdog at heart and will fearlessly defend against |
| or possibly bitten. The Affen Poo can bark a lot, but | | | | intruders or sometimes other dogs. They tend to be |
| can also be trained not too. Some say that Affen | | | | good with children and other pets as long as they are |
| Poos are among the most trainable of the mixed | | | | raised together and the Toy Poodle does not get |
| breeds. | | | | teased or surprised. Again, this maybe not the best |
| Let's take a look at the Affenpinscher and the | | | | breed for very small children. |
| Poodle's temperaments separately to get an idea of | | | | Consider the traits that your Affen Poo can get from |
| the different characteristics that your Affen Poo might | | | | both the Affenpinscher and the Poodle. If this sounds |
| exhibit. | | | | like the dog for you, then you can find dogs for sale at |
| The Affenpinscher is very much like a terrier, | | | | My Dream Puppy's web site. |
| personality-wise. They are very active and stay busy. | | | | |