Should I Get My Affenpinscher From a Affenpinscher Rescue? There is a common misconception that all rescue affenpinschers are damaged goods. That is, that they all have been abused in one form or another and are thus unpredictable and unstable. While that is true of some affenpinschers, it is far from true for all of them. The bedlington terrier, a large, unique looking breed, is often described as looking like a lamb on a leash. This is probably because it has fur with a wooly texture. As a result of this fur type, the bedlington does not shed. Unfortunately, it�s often impossible to trace the complete history of a lot of rescue affenpinschers. Therefore, you may not know what the affenpinscher�s original name was, whether or not it was actually abused, or what commands, if any, it has been trained to recognize. For instance, a affenpinscher may have been taught that �down� means to stop jumping on people, while affenpinscher B may have been taught a different word for that action, such as �off�. This means that it will take both you and the affenpinscher time to adjust to each other�s attitudes, routines and expectations. Originating in Germany, the name Affenpinscher means, "monkey-like terrier". However, in France the breed is described as the "Diablotin Moustachu" or "moustached little devil". Both describe the appearance and attitude of this delightful breed. If you can�t determine the history of a affenpinscher then it may be a bad choice for you if you already own other pets or if you have small children. A affenpinscher that may have been abused could potentially lash out toward children or other pets, out of fear or aggression. You, as an adult, are more capable of defending against such circumstances. Barbara Bush wrote "Millie's Book", a book about her English Springer Spaniel, Millie. The book was an instant success. It was on the bestseller list for 29 weeks. Millie was the most popular "First Dog" in United States history. However, if you know the affenpinscher�s history, they can make excellent family pets. For instance, perhaps a affenpinscher�s owner treated them wonderfully, but died unexpectedly. In such cases, there are usually no issues of abuse or viciousness. These affenpinschers would love and enjoy a new, lively family after their rescue center stay. The springer spaniel breed is well-known for having very high energy levels. In fact, the "spring" in "springer spaniel" referred to this dog's ability to spring out at, or startle game. They are excellent hunting dogs. Above all, consider the individual affenpinscher. Introduce your family, and even other pets, to it before making a final decision. If the affenpinscher takes to you and you take to it then you probably have a great match. The Schipperke, or "little captain", is generally thought of as being solid black in the USA. However, they do actually come in other colors. The reason they are commonly thought to only be black, is that the black variety is the only type currently recognized by the AKC.