Comparison: Affenpinscher and Dutch Smoushond

Affenpinscher and Dutch Smoushond are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Affenpinscher	Dutch Smoushond
FCI group	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of origin	Germany	Netherlands
Category	Very small (toy)	Small
Height at withers	24–28 cm	35–42 cm
Weight	3–6 kg	7–11 kg
Life span	12–14 years	–
Recognition features	Harsh shaggy black coat and a monkey-like expression Round head with a beard and prominent dark eyes Up to 30 cm tall	Square, compact dog with a coarse, unkempt yellow coat Moustache, beard and eyebrows, coat 4–7 cm Affectionate, cheerful and free-spirited
Coat	Rough, shaggy coat.	Coarse, wiry, harsh, straight coat about 4–7 cm long with sufficient undercoat, unkempt look; yellow.
Purpose	A German toy pinscher used for ratting in stables and homes; later a lady's companion.	A Dutch companion dog, originally a "stable dog" and ratter.

Breed page: Affenpinscher · Breed page: Dutch Smoushond

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.