Affenhuahua

The name Affenhuahua originates from the parent breed combination that is the Chihuahua and Affenpinscher. The Chihuahua is an ancient breed of companion toy dogs that has said to originate in Mexico during the 5th century. Its main purpose was to simply have been a symbol of wealth. The Affenpinscher however, is believed to have originated as a Terrier of sort in Germany during the 1600’s. Their main purpose was to hunt rodents and were thus considered working dogs. Today, the Affenpinscher is considered a rare breed and may not be spotted very easily in cities. The American Kennel Club recognizes the Affenpinscher and Chihuahua, However, the AKC does not yet recognize its progeny the Affenhuahua as a registered breed. In regards to the Affenhuahua, the exact time of origin is unknown however, it is can be estimated to have began appearing during the 21st century in the United States of America. The current reason for the breed’s creation may have simply been for aesthetic purposes.