A small, wiry dog breed from Germany with a monkey-like face, known for its bold and spirited personality.
From German 'Affe' (monkey) and 'Pinscher' (a type of terrier/dog), literally meaning 'monkey-dog.' The breed was developed in Germany in the 17th century for catching rats and mice.
The affenpinscher's name is hilariously honest—Germans literally called it the 'monkey-dog' because its wrinkled face and bouncy movements remind people of primates, and the breed became famous through European royal courts.
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