Affenpinscher Club of America

Affenpinscher Club of America is the national parent club for Affenpinscher breeders, based in Warwick, RI, serving southeastern New England near Providence. The club has guided breeders for more than 80 years, maintaining a registry, organizing regional health clinics and promoting health testing protocols aligned with major canine organizations. Mentorship programs connect experienced breeders with newcomers to share best practices and ethical breeding standards.

Affens are raised in home environments with regular socialization among children and other dogs, and breeders follow recommended screenings for patellar luxation, eye health and heart function. The club hosts annual specialty shows and health clinics, offering guidance on breed standard, temperament evaluation and testing workshops. Select breeding lines feature pedigrees with conformation titles and therapy dog certifications recognized by established registries. Annual newsletters offer updates on husbandry practices, emerging health research and breed stewardship topics.