The Appenzeller Sennenhund: An Energetic Bundle of Work Ethic
Confident gait and alert expression: The Appenzeller Sennenhund reveals at first glance that he is a dog with flair. Used as a herding and driving dog in his homeland, he is among the popular working animals. But the Appenzeller is also increasingly found with us. Is he suitable as a →family dog? Find out now!
Dog Breed Appenzeller Sennenhund in Portrait
Origin: Switzerland
Size: 47-58 cm
Weight: 22-32 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Character: active, willing to work, vigilant, loyal
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Character and Nature
As a true sports cannon among four-legged friends, the Appenzeller Sennenhund is a born runner. No wonder, as herding sheep is in the dog's blood. Enduring, nimble, and →clever, he diligently carries out his tasks. He shows an extraordinary willingness to learn and wants to do everything right in his work.
Besides his work, the four-legged friend also loves his people. He is open-minded towards children as well. With his protective instinct and brave nature, he knows how to protect his loved ones and likes to announce strangers with loud barking. Overall, the Appenzeller Sennenhund is a four-legged friend who likes to communicate - whether it's announcing people or expressing his joy loudly.
Despite his temperament, he is considered very social and gets along well with other four-legged friends. With his exuberant and joyful nature, he happily invites other dogs to run around and play.
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Those who move a lot will consume quite a bit of food each day! When it comes to the Appenzeller Sennenhund, you should especially pay attention to adequate protein intake. Our [→Wet Food Extra Meat](https://www.petsdeli.de/collections/fur-hunde-nassfutter/extra-meat) is for true meat connoisseurs and meets your dog's needs in a healthy way.
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Training and Care
It cannot be denied: The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a working dog. Lying lazily on the sofa is only an option for the four-legged friend after the work is done. If you are interested in this active breed, you should have time for physical and mental activities. If you do not want to train the Appenzeller Sennenhund as a working dog, you can also start with another hobby such as mantrailing or dummy work.
Only on the condition that there is enough time for the dog alongside everyday life, is the Appenzeller Sennenhund suitable as a →family dog. If he is not adequately exercised according to breed standards, he tends to develop bad habits and will find his own activities. A house with a garden or yard to guard and romp around in is just right for the Appenzeller Sennenhund. However, be aware that the four-legged friend will loudly announce neighbors, friends, and cats**.
To ensure that the Appenzeller becomes a relaxed and reliable companion, consistency and a confident demeanor are important in the →training from the very beginning. Also, →attending a dog school can be quite beneficial with an Appenzeller Sennenhund.
