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  Appenzeller Sennenhund
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| group: working |
height: m 19.69-22.83" / 50-58 cm, f 18.90 -22.05" / 48-56 cm |
| types: |
weight: 55-70
lbs /
24.95-31.75 kg |
| colors: |
tricolor - base coat havana brown or black. markings over eyes, on cheeks, chest and legs |
| physical traits: |
medium-sized, muscular, agile, deft |
| hair type: |
double-coated, firm, fitting, glossy straight upper coat; thick woolly undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
lively, high-spirited, self-assured, sober, intelligent, keen, reliable, tireless, tough, resilient, hard-working, surefooted, fearless, brave, loves freedom of open spaces- not adapted for life indoors. noisy, extroverted, winsome, affectionate, deeply attached to master, slightly suspicious of strangers. easy to train- capable of learning, adaptible for cart pulling |
maintenance/
special needs:
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medium grooming, socialize early |
| nickname: |
Apenzell Cattle Dog, Appenzeller, Appenzell Mountain Dog |
| origination: |
Appenzell Region, Switzerland |
| bred for: |
goat herding |
| identifying traits: |
tricolor- black tan and white, folded ears |
| ideal for: |
guard dog, companion, watch dog, house dog, farm dog, rescue dog, outdoors, changes in climate. other dogs, livestock, other pets - when accustomed to them early |
| good with kids? |
yes, when accustomed to them early |
| life expectancy: |
12-13yrs |
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| of interest: |
two theories of origin: native dog of Bronze Age times, descendant of Molossus dog breeds brought by the Romans, or possibly of Spitz dog breeds due to curled tail. the three other varieties of Swiss Mountain dog are the Great Swiss, Entlebuch and Bernese |
| health concerns: |
xx |
| kennel clubs: |
fci-(Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
breed group), - ukc-(guarding dog group), arba-(herding dog group), saku-(working dog group) |
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