The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a
medium-size breed of dog, one of the four regional breeds of Sennenhund-type
dogs from the Swiss Alps. The name Sennenhund refers to people called Senn,
herders in the Appenzell region of Switzerland.
Appearance
The
Appenzeller Sennenhund is a medium-sized mountain dog, 18.5-23 ins (47–58 cm)
at the withers and weighing 49-71 lbs (22–32 kg). Like the other Sennenhunds,
the Appenzeller Sennenhund has a heavy, molosser-like build and a distinctive
tricolour coat. The breed's ears are small and triangular, set high and hanging
down against the dog's cheeks, similar to a button ear. Faults in the breed's
appearance include wall eye, kinked tail, a single coat, and a coat that is not
tricolour.
Four breeds of Sennenhund
The
four breeds of Sennenhund, with the original breed name followed by the most
popular English version of the breed name.
·
Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund, Greater Swiss
Mountain Dog
·
Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Mountain Dog
·
Appenzeller Sennenhund, Appenzeller Mountain Dog
·
Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Temperament
As
with all medium to large, very active working dogs, the Appenzeller Sennenhund
should be well socialized early in life with other dogs and people and provided
with regular activity and training if they are to be safely kept as a pet. If
trained properly, they bond closely with their owners and like to seek for
attention. As a result of careful regulated breeding, the Appenzeller breed as a
whole is an extremely healthy breed, though individual genetic lines vary. The
breed is known to have an average lifespan of 13–17 years.
According
to the breed standard, the Appenzeller Sennenhund are lively, high spirited,
athletic and suspicious of strangers. Due to his large size and high energy
levels, the Appenzeller Sennenhund is not recommended as an apartment dog.
Kennel club recognition
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