The coat is harsh and rough-textured. The color is black, but gray shading is permissible.<\/p>\n
The standard is as follows:<\/p>\n
Dense, rough, harsh and about one inch in length on the shoulders and body. May be shorter on the rear and tail. Head, neck, chest, stomach and legs have longer, less harsh coat. The mature Affenpinscher has a mane or cape of strong hair which blends into the back coat at the withers area. The longer hair on the head, eyebrows and beard stands off and frames the face to emphasise the monkey-like expression. Hair on the ears is cut very short.<\/p>\n
Equipment needed: <\/strong><\/em>A medium-toothed comb is required for general use, but you need a small, fine comb for the hair on the face, particularly around the eyes. A small good-quality bristle nylon hairbrush (for ladies) is very good for Affenpinscher coats, but they tend to be expensive. Provided you do not let the dog chew them, they do last a very long time.<\/p>\n
Don’t attempt to make the dog too neat and tidy \u2014 a shaggy appearance is required. In common with all breeds, make an effort to introduce grooming to the puppy from a young age. It is essential that they are taught that grooming is a pleasant experience. Grooming should also include general checks (i.e., teeth, nails and so on).<\/p>\n
The correct coat needs no trimming but Affenpinschers’ natural coats do vary a great deal, from too short to too long, from very harsh to quite soft, and from straight to varying degrees of wavy. It is therefore necessary to concentrate on the overall outline when you are grooming, and always to keep in mind the end result you are trying to achieve \u2014 to enhance the monkey-like urchin look.<\/p>\n
The monkey face of the Affenpinscher is enhanced by a wreath of loose, shaggy hair standing away from the skull and framing the eyes, nose and chin. If the owner prefers a slightly less shaggy appearance, the hair should be combed forwards all around the head from behind the ears, and then trimmed into a circle before being brushed back. Hair on the ears should be smooth and trimmed close to the edges.<\/p>\n
Hair should be longer on the shoulders than on the flanks, and dead hair can easily be removed with a fine-toothed comb or a stripping knife. Too long or too profuse a coat on the chest or the flanks can be thinned and shortened, remembering that the length of coat from the longer hair on the shoulders to the rather shorter hair on the hindquarters should be blended in for the neat but shaggy look.<\/p>\n
The hair on the legs is longer at the top and feathery in appearance, but rarely needs tidying. The feet should be small, round and compact. On the correctly shaped foot, and where the dog has enough freedom, the nails should not need cutting until the dog’s old age.<\/p>\n
Many tails, if left natural, resemble Christmas trees, and some pet owners like them like that. However, for the show ring, the tail should resemble a cigar; this is achieved by holding the tail up and combing the hair backwards before shaping. The tip should be slightly rounded and all the straggly ends cut off the tail hair with the scissors pointing downwards.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong> <\/em>The Affenpinscher is a natural breed, with the correct coat needing little attention, other than ordinary brushing and combing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>Most Affenpinscher coats require only the minimum amount of grooming to maintain a shaggy but neat appearance. Affenpinschers should be combed on a regular basis to keep the coat in good condition. Combing with a medium or fine-toothed comb and then brushing with a nylon or bristle cushion hairbrush will remove loose hairs and keep the coat tidy and regular. A finer comb should be used on the face.<\/p>\n