Alaskan Malamute vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Appenzeller Sennenhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Appenzeller Sennenhunds.

Alaskan Malamute vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
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General Details
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
48-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin Country
United States
Switzerland
Origin Year
1900 AD
1906 AD
Temperament
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Chondrodysplasia
Hereditary neuropathy
Hemeralopia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Alaskan Malamute
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Colors
Agouti and White
Black and White
Blue and White
Gray and White
Red and White
Sable and White
Seal and White
Silver and White
White
Black, Brown, and White
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