Appenzeller Sennenhunde

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Appenzeller Sennenhunde
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Appenzeller Sennenhunde Dog

Appenzeller Sennenhunde is a possessive and very independent dog. Because of it's large size and herding instincts if not giving enough excise this can stubborn and not the most obedient of s. Appenzeller Sennenhunde can be very strong minded, which means that they are difficult to train and best suited to those with more experience with ownership.

The Appenzeller Sennenhunde dog
The Appenzeller Sennenhunde is one of the four Swiss mountain breeds and is considered rare and threatened by extinction. This got its name from the Appenzell region which was its original breeding territory and Sennenhunde which means the of the Alpine dairymen. This has a compact and muscular body with a back that is moderately long and straight and a deep broad chest that reaches to the elbow. The Appenzeller Sennenhunde skull is fairly flat which is relatively broad especially between the ears. The Appenzeller Sennenhunde has almond shaped eyes and ears hanging down flat and close to the cheeks. It has a firm and close fitting double coat. This breed is affectionately called “Blaze” due to the white blaze on its nose and forehead. It has its own trademark which is a post horn tail. The Appenzell Mountain and the Appenzell Cattle are its other names.


Appenzeller Sennenhunde Skills
An Appenzeller Sennenhunde breeder’s standard is basically a that would work tirelessly the whole day in all kinds of weather and still be able to stay watchful throughout the night. Anything less is undesirable. This breed has been known to be fearless farm or guard dogs whose work includes herding cattle, guarding the household and performing general farm work. At present, they are popular s or utility dogs and excel in agility events. Their use as escort, protection, rescue and tracking dogs are fast gaining acceptance, quite a long way from its original work as a helper to alpine dairy farmers.

Appenzeller Sennenhunde Personality
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Appenzeller Sennenhunde is a lively and confident breed whose main source of happiness is to be given tasks to do to keep it occupied. It demonstrates special affection towards its human family but is naturally suspicious of strangers. Obedience and social skills are easily learned by this intelligent breed. It is quite accepting of its master’s dominance and exhibits a very strong group instinct. Good treatment of this results to evident love for children. A special close relationship with women has been observed in this breed probably due to their constant presence during the raising period.

Appenzeller Sennenhunde Exercise Needs
An inactive lifestyle is not suitable for an Appenzeller Sennenhunde. Being active herding dogs, they require regular exercise, tasks and work.

Appenzeller Sennenhunde Living Conditions
Apartment life is definitely not for an Appenzeller Sennenhunde as it does not take well to indoor environment. Neither is it suited to be kept outside of the house in a kennel. This breed truly belongs to a farm or rural environment where it can have a simple shelter of its own, where he can go in and out as it pleases. The place, which is often chosen by the itself, should give a good overview of the territory. It does very well living with its people so much so that the surest way to produce an ill-humored and dangerous Appenzeller Sennenhunde is to keep it in a place with no contact at all from humans or members of the same species.

Appenzeller Sennenhunde Grooming Requirements
It is quite easy to take care of an Appenzeller Sennenhunde coat as it does not need constant brushing. However, more frequent brushing is required after the first change of coat takes place.

Appenzeller Sennenhunde Health Issues
This is a generally healthy breed but may be susceptible to hip dysplasia.

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