Acceptable Colors of the Affenpinscher and Docked or Natural Tail

(A version of this article appeared in the June 2021 edition of Top Notch Toys.)
Affenpinscher colors

 

Acceptable Colors of the Affenpinscher and Docked or Natural Tail

Color: Black, gray, silver, red, black and tan, or beige are all acceptable

Black Affenpinscher dogs may have a rusty cast or a few white or silver hairs mixed with the black color. Reds may vary from a brownish red to an orangey tan. Belge has black, brown, and/or white hairs mixed with the red. With various colors, the furnishings may be a bit lighter. Some dogs may have black masks. A small white spot on the chest is not penalized, but large white patches are undesirable. Color is not a major consideration.

It is important to note here that ALL colors are EQUALLY acceptable and should be given equal consideration.

 

Correct Tails and Carriage

Tail may be docked or natural. A docked tail is generally between one and two inches long, set high, and carried erect. The natural tail is set high and carried curved gently up over the back while moving. The type of tail is not a major consideration.

It is important to note here that ALL colors are EQUALLY acceptable and should be given equal consideration.

 


 

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  • I am Cameron Riegel, Judge #105311, and have been associated with purebred dogs since the young age of seven. I lived on the Navajo Reservation near Thoreau, New Mexico, for many years, where we owned and bred German Shepherd Dogs. I moved to Texas in my early adult years where I bred Poodles, Cocker Spaniels, and Saint Bernards. Yes, quite a collection, but I’ve enjoyed them all. In 1979, I moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I became an owner of my first Bouvier des Flandres, and I’ve been an avid owner and breeder until now. I also brought into the mix my “old man dog” to retire with, the Affenpinscher, which I have owned, shown, and bred now for the past 15 years. I have become a judge for the American Kennel Club where I currently judge breeds in the Toy Group, Herding Group, and the Non-Sporting Group. Judging has become such a joy and I hope to continue well into my retirement years. If you see me out at a show, be sure to stop by and say hello.

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