Appenzeller Sennenhund

Alternative Breed Name: AppenzellerAppenzeller Cattle DogAppenzeller Mountain DogBouvier Appenzellois

Country of origin Switzerland

Life expectancy 12-15 years

Height Males: 52-56 cm, Females: 50-54 cm

Weight Males: 22-32 kg, Females: 22-32 kg

Hair length Short

Hair color black-white-brown

Group for children, guarding dogs, guarding dogs

Litter size From 4 to 5 puppies

Experience required Experience not required

Appenzeller Sennenhund Personality Temperament

Level of aggression

Energy

Trainability

Shedding

Maintenance

Friendliness

Health

Maintenance cost

Tolerance to separation

Intelligence

Level of noise

Guarding skills

Price 500 - 900 $

Facts about Appenzeller Sennenhund

In 1895 the forester Max Sieber unexpectedly started to raise the popularity of this breed and got the financial support of 400 Swiss francs from the Canton of St. Gallen. Then the State Canine Society documented clear descriptions and characteristics of these dogs.