Appenzeller Sennenhund
Also called Appenzell Cattle Dog, Appenzeller, Appizöller Bläss, Bouvier Appenzellois and Perro Boyero de Appenzell
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Barks a lot
The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a large breed of mountain dog that originated in Switzerland. It is a powerful and athletic breed, with a thick, double coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Appenzeller Sennenhund is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.
- Weight
- 49–71 lb (22–32 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 20–22 in (50–56 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
- Origin
- Appenzell, Switzerland
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks a lot
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
High-spirited
Lively
Loyal
Reserved with strangers
Self-assured
Watchful
Coat colours
Black tricolor and havana brown tricolor
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 49–71 lb (22–32 kg) | 49–71 lb (22–32 kg) |
| Height | 20–22 in (52–56 cm) | 20–21 in (50–54 cm) |
Recognized by
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Appenzeller Sennenhund - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- FCI Standard No. 46 - Appenzell Cattle Dog (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Appenzeller | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- All about Appenzeller Sennenhund breed (opens in a new tab)
- Appenzeller - Complete Breed Guide - Furry Critter Network (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).