The Affenpinscher is generally a healthy breed with few problems. They usually live long happy healthy lives. However like all breeds, the Affen may be susceptible to some health conditions.
The 2014 Kennel Club pedigree dogs Health Survey relevant to the Affenpinscher
The most commonly reported disease was for this breed (recorded from this survey)
- Patellar luxation/Slipping kneecap
Summary
From the dogs surveyed in the 2014 Royal Kennel Club survey, Affenpinschers that were affected by a disease condition (55.4%). The most commonly reported disease condition in live dogs was patellar luxation/slipping kneecap. The most commonly reported cause of death was old age.
Health Recommendations for the
AFFENPINSCHER …
Patella Luxation Testing Scheme
The Affenpinscher Club’s Patella Testing Scheme is recommended prior to breeding a litter to assess the status of the kneecap. It is a simple procedure performed by a vet using the Putnam Scoring System to grade the knee without involving anaesthesia.
Do enquire if the parents of the puppy you are interested in have been checked under the scheme.
Responsible breeders will have tested their Affenpinschers and if you buy their puppy should give you copies of the relevant certificates at the time of purchase.
Affenpinschers are a healthy breed and we should like to keep it that way.
For further information on the scheme contact the Secretary
Mrs. Toni Teasdale
01884 841463 – tonsarne@outlook.com
Articles
The Club has been granted permission by John Whitaker BVMS MRCVS to reproduce on the website a number of canine health promotion articles written by him for Monkey Business. We are very grateful to him for sharing his expert knowledge so generously and hope that you enjoy them and find them useful and interesting. As well as adding the archive of previous articles in this series from MB.
Please e-mail or post a copy of your completed Patella Certificate to the Affenpinscher Club Health Coordinator
Miss D.M. Stark BVMS MRCVS
Maypole Thatch, Hoath, Canterbury,
Kent CT3 4LJ
Tel:01227 860220 or e-mail to dstark7791@aol.com