Comparison: Affenpinscher and Schipperke

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

	Affenpinscher	Schipperke
FCI group	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	Germany	Belgium
Category	Very small (toy)	–
Height at withers	24–28 cm	–
Weight	3–6 kg	3–9 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	Small, black, stocky, wolf-like dog with a wedge-shaped head Distinct ruff, mane and culottes of longer hair High-set tail; some dogs are born tailless or with a short tail; alert and inquisitive expression
Coat	Rough, shaggy coat.	Abundant, harsh, straight coat over a soft undercoat; long ruff, mane and culottes; solid black only.
Purpose	A German toy pinscher used for ratting in stables and homes; later a lady's companion.	A small Belgian guard and companion dog from Brussels, renowned as a catcher of rats and mice.

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