Alice White
If in ancient times Affenpinschers were used as talented hunters for rats, birds, and small forest animals, now they play the role of decorative dogs. Affen is a very sensitive, intelligent creature. It can make a wonderful companion pet.
#1 The homeland of Affenpinschers is the southern regions of Germany, where monkey-faced dogs were bred as rat catchers.
#2 The first affen were larger than their modern descendants and had a wider palette of colors, which did not prevent them from transforming into a decorative breed and enchanting the European nobility.
#3 By the 19th century, Affenpinschers had become expensive and in demand, which helped German merchants sell to ignorant foreigners at an incredible price of 1 thaler.
