ACCEPTABLE COLORS OF THE AFFENPINSCHER AND DOCKED OR NATURAL TAIL
by Cameron Riegel
COLOR: BLACK, GRAY, SILVER, RED, BLACK AND TAN, OR BEIGE ARE ALL ACCEPTABLE. B lacks may have a rusty cast or a few white or silver hairs mixed with the black. Reds may vary from a brownish red to an orangey tan. Belge has black, brown, and/or white hairs mixed with the red. With various colors, the furnishings may be a bit lighter. Some dogs may have black masks. A small white spot on the chest is not pe- nalized, but large white patches are undesirable. Color is not a major consideration. It is important to note here that ALL colors are EQUALLY acceptable and should be given equal consideration. CORRECT TAILS AND CARRIAGE Tail may be docked or natural. A docked tail is generally between one and two inches long, set high, and carried erect. The natural tail is set high and carried curved gently up over the back while moving. The type of tail is not a major consideration.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR I am Cameron Riegel, Judge #105311, and have been as- sociated with purebred dogs since the young age of seven. I lived on the Navajo Reservation near Thoreau, NewMexico, for many years, where we owned and bred German Shepherds. I moved to Texas in my early adult years where I bred Poo- dles, Cocker Spaniels, and Saint Bernards. Yes, quite a collec- tion, but I’ve enjoyed them all. In 1979, I moved to Albuquer- que, New Mexico, where I be- came an owner of my first Bou- vier des Flandres, and I’ve been an avid owner and breeder until now. I also brought into the mix my “old man dog” to retire with, the Affenpinscher, which I have owned, shown, and bred now for the past 15 years. I have become a judge for the American Kennel Club where I currently judge breeds in the Toy Group, Herding Group, and the Non-Sporting Group. Judg- ing has become such a joy and I hope to continue well into my retirement years. If you see me out at a show, be sure to stop by and say hello. T op N otch T oys , J une 2021 • 45
Two Examples of Red Affens, One with a Black Mask and One Without
Example of Black
Examples of Black and Tan
Belge is aMixture of Black, Brown and/or White Hairs Mixed with the Red
Examples of Silver and/or Gray
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