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  • 06-10-2006 5:12pm
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    WarZoneBrother
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    hey,
    i've been thinking about buying a small dog for a while now and i think an affenpinscher would suit best..
    now i'm looking to buy a pup but i've been searching online for a while and the closest breeder i can find is in england..
    anybody know if there are there any affenpinscher breeders in ireland?

    also, what would be the total start-up cost for the first month? would 1000euro be enough?

    any other help/resources/links appreciated as this will be my first dog, thanks...


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    EGAR
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    Hi,

    as far as I remember Affen - and Miniature Pinscher are the same breed.Why not give the IKC a bell? Surely, they must know whether or not this breed is being bred here in Ireland?

    All Ireland Toy Dog Club
    Ms L. Mills, Rooves More, Coachford, Co. Cork, (021-7331803)



    Just make sure that whomever you buy the dog from has had the parents health screened.


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    WarZoneBrother
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    hey, thanks for the number..

    i doubt affenpinschers are the same breed as miniature pinschers though, they look very different from the pics i've seen..

    is that number a business number or a number to a house that i could call at anytime?

    also, what do you mean when you say make sure the parents health is screened? make sure it comes with appropriate papers??

    i've just bought a fairly detailed book from amazon about how to manage/look after the pup when/if i get it so any info in the meantime would be appreciated as i know very little about them :o

    thanks...


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    EGAR
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    Sorry, my mistake, I meant the Rehpinscher and the Miniature Pinscher are the same :s.

    Affenpinscher are prone to slipped stifle, fractures, eye ulcers, respiratory difficulties amongst other things.

    Following are health screenings performed on breeding Affenpinscher adults (choosing a puppy from a breeder who tests parents for health can help avoid future health problems in your puppy):
    Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
    CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
    Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (by X-Ray)
    Patellar Luxation Test - OFA


    All this tests results are given to the breeder in writing, you need to ask beforehand if they haven them and if you can see them.


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