No Swiss miss here: This is an athletic herding dog and livestock guardian.
Vital Stats
Height: 19.5 to 22 inches at shoulder
Weight: 48 to 55 pounds
Coat: thick and shiny
Life span: 9 to 12 years
Summary
The Appenzeller originated as an all-around farm dog, who stayed busy herding the livestock, guarding the farm, and pulling carts in his native Switzerland.
Today’s Appenzellers have still got the energy, smarts, and self-confidence that makes for valuable working dogs–but they’re anything but low-maintenance.
These dogs need lots of exercise, training, and a job to do. Full Appenzeller Sennenhunde profile on DogTime.com
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