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Appenzell Mountain Dog
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Appenzell Mountain Dog
(Appenzeller Sennenhund)
(Appenzell Cattle Dog)
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Description |
The Appenzell Mountain Dog is also called the
"Appenzeller," the "Appenzell Cattle Dog," and the
"Appenzeller Sennenhund." It is a muscular but not massive dog. A
well-built and hardy animal, it is a versatile working dog. It has a wide, flat
head with a muzzle that narrows towards a black nose. The eyes are small and
dark and the ears are pendant. Its tail is carried rolled up on its back. Its
limbs are straight. Its short double coat is considerably tight, thick and
glossy. The basic colors are black or brown with symmetrical white and rust
markings. A white blaze and rust marking over the eyes must be present on the
head. Rust is always between the black and the white. |
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Temperament |
Tough, sober, brave, intelligent, and lively, the
Appenzell usually gets along well with other dogs and mixes well with livestock
and household animals if it has become used to them while still young. They are
rather unsure of strangers but greet family and friends effusively. A
healthy and well brought up Appenzell Mountain Dog is fine with children. It is
loyal to the whole family, but tends to bond closely with one person. They
respond best to consistent, even-tempered training. Socialize this dog well with
all kinds of situations, people and other animals. Appenzells learn
quickly, partly because it is so intelligent, but also because it really
wants to have something to do. It likes to be outdoors, but only when it is with
its handler. Agility skill trials and games of catch are suitable sports for
this breed. The Appenzell is a noisy, extroverted dog that makes a great watch
dog. It is charming and affectionate, but it loves the freedom of open spaces
and thus is not adapted to living indoors or in a kennel. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 22-23 inches (56-58.5
cm.) Bitches 18-20 inches (46-50 cm.)
Weight: 49-70 pounds (22-32 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
A fairly healthy breed. |
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Living Conditions |
The Appenzell Mountain Dog is not recommended for
apartment life. They prefer to live outdoors and should have acreage where they
can run free - such as a farm. They like to bark, so they are not suited for
areas with close neighbors. |
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Exercise |
The Appenzell does not belong in a busy urban
environment or in the suburbs. It should live on a farm where it will give
itself enough exercise on its own. Its strong herding instincts keep it from
running off. It prefers to be outdoors and closely bonds with its territory. In
all other circumstances it must be taken for really
long daily walks. If you can find
work for the Appenzell, it will be completely happy. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-13 years. |
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Grooming |
The Appenzell's straight-haired double coat is
easy to care for and requires little attention. Just remove the dead hairs with
a rubber brush from time to time. |
Origin |
There are two theories concerning the origin of
the Appenzell Mountain Dog. One, that it is a native breed dating back to the
Bronze Age, the other: it descended from the Molossus and was brought into
Switzerland by the Romans. In any case it is one of the four Swiss Sennenhunds.
The Appenzell is the rarest of the four. It is an outstanding herd dog. Tireless
and surefooted in the mountains. It is also adaptable to pulling a cart and is
used to bring milk and cheese from the valleys to the merchants in town. It does
not have a lazy bone in its body. When it is not working with the herd, it will
guard its master's property with a natural enthusiasm. |
Group |
Mastiff |
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Recognition |
FCI, CKC, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Cresta, the Appenzell Mountain Dog.
She is a rescue dog.
Milo, the Appenzeller
Sennenhund at 3.5 months old.
When he is not sitting pretty, he loves to play soccer and Frisbee.
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