Appenzeller Sennenhund
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Temperament: Agile, Versatile, Lively
Group: Foundation Stock Service
Height: 48.3–55.9 in
Weight: 21.8–31.8 lb
Life Expectancy: 12.0–15.0 yrs
Energy Level: Needs Lots of Activity
Trainability: May be Stubborn
Shedding: Regularly
Grooming Frequency: Weekly Brushing
The Appenzeller Sennenhund is also known as the Appenzeller Mountain Dog or Appenzell Cattle Dog. He is lively, high-spirited, self-assured, reliable, and fearless. Slightly suspicious of strangers, he is a good watchdog who cannot be bribed. The breed’s intelligence make them highly capable learners. Due to his personality and exercise needs, he is ill-suited to apartment living. The Appenzeller Sennenhund is tri-color, medium-sized, and almost squarely built and balanced. He is muscular and agile and makes a good driving, watch, guard, house or farm dog. Due to their versatility and willingness, they excel in agility, obedience, herding and search and rescue.