Appenzeller Sennenhunde

The Appenzeller Sennenhunde breed, also called the Appenzeller Mountain Dog breed, is known for its industriousness.  Appenzeller Sennenhundes are generally versatile and enjoy work.
Dog Breed	Appenzeller Sennenhunde
Behavior	Source: Wikipedia, and the Dog Breed Info Site Recommended for: pet, working dog The Appenzeller Sennenhunde dog breed is an old one and rare. Appenzeller Sennenhundes tend to be tough, brave, intelligent, and lively. They get along well with other animals. They are reserved when it comes to strangers but they welcome people they know. If raised properly they are good with children. Though they are close to the family, they tend to bond to one person. They learn quickly because they do not have a lazy bone in their body. They like to do something. If not working, they will actively watch over their territory and will not hesitate to bark. Appenzeller Sennenhundes do not take well to indoor environments or to confinement in kennels. The breed belongs to a farm or a rural environment, not an urban one.
Physical Characteristics	Here are some of the characteristics of the Appenzeller Sennenhunde breed.  Source: "Der Hund" website, a Swiss site. Size: males 20 - 22 3/4 inches, females 18 3/4 - 22 inches Coat: doublecoat, firm, close fitting Color: black or havana brown with symmetrical tan and white markings Eyes: small, almond-shaped, not portruding, bit oblique towards nose Ears: set high, hanging down, triangle shape, rounded tips Muzzle: strong lower jaw, tapering evenly Nose: black for black dogs, brown for brown dogs Tail: set high, mid-length, thickly coated
Origins and History	Source: Wikipedia, Dog Breed Info Site, and the Hund website (a Swiss website) Country/Region of Origin: Switzerland Original purpose: herding, guard dog, draft dog, general farm work Name: Derived from the Appenzell region of Switzerland which is its original breeding territory. also known as Appenzeller, Appenzell Cattle Dog Historical notes: Appenzeller Sennenhunde dogs are one of the ancient breeds of Switzerland. There are two theories as regards their origins. The first claims that they are a native breed dating back to the bronze age. The second holds that they are descended from the Molossus and were brought to the Alps by the ancient Romans. Of the four Swiss mountain dog breeds, it is the rarest. Its work ranges from herding cattle to pulling milk carts.

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