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