Active
Curious
Playful
Adventurous
Funny
Loving
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Active
Playful
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Good-natured
Quiet
Faithful

Affenpoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Cotralians are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Affenpoos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

United States

​United States

Poodle and Affenpinscher

Australian Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1990s

​Unknown

An Affenpoo can have a litter of 2-4 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 Cotralian can have a litter of 6-9 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
Addison's Disease

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts

Cardiomyopathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Eye Abnormalities
Familial Nephropathy
Hepatitis

Eye
Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Joint Fluid Sample

Affenpoos are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Cotralians' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Affenpoo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Cotralian has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Affenpoos require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Cotralians need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Affenpoos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Cotralians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Affenpoos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Cotralian dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Affenpoos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Cotralian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Affenpoos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Cotralian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Affenpoos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Cotralians make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Affenpoos are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Cotralians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Cotralians are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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