Avoid Affenwichs as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Curly Coated Retrievers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Various

United Kingdom

Norwich Terrier and Affenpinscher

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

Unknown

1700s

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Red
Sable
Brindle

Black
Brown

Wiry

Curly

An Affenwich can have a litter of 1-3 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Cataracts
Allergies
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

X-Rays
Dental Examination
Cardiac Ultrasound
Complete Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

X-Rays
Eye Examination

Affenwichs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Curly Coated Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Affenwich, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Affenwichs usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Curly Coated Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Affenwichs require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Curly Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Affenwich should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Affenwich feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Affenwich is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Affenwich is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Affenwichs are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

Affenwichs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Affenwichs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.