Airedale Terrier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Appenzeller Sennenhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Appenzeller Sennenhunds.

Airedale Terrier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
11-13 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
48-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Origin Year
1886 AD
1906 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
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
Average
Below Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
None
None
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Black, Brown, and White
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