Affen Tzu

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SPECIAL SKILLS: Vermin destroyer, watchdog, and family pet. The Affen Tzu is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Affenpinscher and the Shih-Tzu,or Shih Tzu. Designer group dog.

SIZE: Up to 11 inches (28cm.) Weight: 9-16 pounds (4-7kg.).

COAT: The Affen Tzu has coarse hair which grows in whorls. The coat is usually plain black, but russet brown and grey markings are accepted.

CARE REQUIRED: It may be necessary to pluck the Affen Tzu’s coat. This is usually done by a dog trimming specialist but it is possible to learn how to do it yourself. The hair should never be clipped because this ruins the coat for many years. Hairs sometimes grow in the corners of the eyes, causing irritation; these should be dealt with promptly

CHARACTER: Lively, cheerful, friendly, alert, dependent, and sharp-witted.The Shih-Tzu is an alert and spunky little dog. Happy and hardy, endowed with loads of character. They are royally dignified, courageous and sometimes arrogant

TRAINING: Affen Tzu learn commands fairly quickly. Ensure consistency in the training but make sure there is ample variety in the drills so your dog will not become bored

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: Affen Tzu get on well with children, and can also be fine with their own sort, and other household pets. If you have visitors who are not known to your dog, the Affen Tzu may refuse to let them in without a great deal of reassurance

EXERCISE: This breed is happy if you take it for a quick trot around the corner three times a day. If you also play with it regularly, then its happiness is complete

 

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