Bernese Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Appenzeller Sennenhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Appenzeller Sennenhunds.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
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General Details
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-13 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
48-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin Country
Switzerland
Switzerland
Origin Year
1892 AD
1906 AD
Temperament
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
None
None
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Portosystemic shunt
Panosteitis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Bernese Mountain Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Black, Rust, and White
Black, Rust, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Black, Brown, and White
Black, Brown, and White
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