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The Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher (translated from German as Monkey-Terrier) is a peppy dog that has the face and impish nature of a monkey. This wire-haired terrier-like breed acts like a bigger dog as he proudly struts around. The coat of an Affenpinscher is usually black, but they also come in gray, silver, red, or black and tan.

A Look Back
One of the most ancient of toy dogs, the Affenpinscher originated in Central Europe (Munich, Germany and France), where they earned the nickname "little devil with a moustache." During the 17th century, small terriers were frequently kept around stables, on farms or in stores where they served as ratters. Bred down in size, these small terriers became companions in the home and kept mice from overrunning their mistresses' boudoirs.

The Affenpinscher (translated from German as Monkey-Terrier) is a peppy dog that has the face and impish nature of a monkey. This wire-haired terrier-like breed acts like a bigger dog as he proudly struts around. The coat of an Affenpinscher is usually black, but they also come in gray, silver, red, or black and tan.

Up Coming Events

Match Show - March 2010

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Point Show - September 2010

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Past Events

The Elmira Kennel Club won the Invitational Challenge Match!

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The Elmira Kennel Club participated in the Parade of Lights in Corning, NY on November 28, 2009   

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Perpetual Trophy Pictures

2009 Point Show Pictures

   2008 Point Show Pictures  

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