Appenzeller Sennenhund Dog
INTRODUCTION
Appenzeller Sennenhund Dogs are Agile, Versatile, and Lively dogs they are from the Foundation Stock Service group. These breeds are very well built for a hard day’s work which makes them excellent dogs for farmers and also are intelligent for watchdog duty. Appenzeller Sennenhund Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens, Open habitats, including grassland, moor, heath, savanna, fields, scrub
TEMPERAMENT : Self-assured, Reliable, Fearless, Energetic, Lively
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Foundation Stock Service Program. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Switzerland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Today the Appenzeller’s known for being a versatile working and family dog
2- The international breeding of pure Appenzellers began in Switzerland in 1898
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Appenzeller Sennenhund, Appenzeller Cattle Dog, Appenzeller Mountain Dog, Bouvier Appenzellois
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black or brown, and patches of white
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: Female: 50 - 54cm
Male: 52 - 56cm -
TAIL
Tail are curled over the back
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WEIGHT
Female: 22 - 32 kg
Male: 22 - 32 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
The average number of babies an Appenzeller Dog has is 6
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LOOK A LIKE
Bernese mountain dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1906
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ORIGIN
Switzerland
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DISTRIBUTION
Almost around the world
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Friendly with humans
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
