Affen Tzus are very small dogs that are classified as toy dogs; they tend to be around 8 to 11 inches high and are rarely weigh more than 14 pounds.
Your Affen Tzu is bound to be a great family pet able to adapt to apartments, massive estates and most any home size therein as well as be comfortable among other pets and children of all ages.
Affen Tzus tend to be high-maintenance dogs that need nothing less than daily brushings, medium-length walks and rather frequent play time. Respiratory problems are not uncommon, but their scissor underbite should not be a concern. Be sure to check their ears for bad odors, their eyes for redness and/or wetness and the hair around their mouths (and other openings) for debris — as well as to gently clean their ears at least once a week.
Despite their oft-thick and long-haired coats, Affen Tzus are not comfortable in extreme climates; they have a parent breed accustomed — for no fewer than 2,000 years — to being pampered. Nevertheless, if they are kept healthy, happy and well-groomed, they tend to have a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years.
