Appenzeller Sennenhund vs African Wild Dog

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

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs African Wild Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
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General Details
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-22 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
48-55 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
Switzerland
Egypt
Origin Year
1906 AD
Unspecified
Temperament
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
None
Family Friendly
Above Average
None
Child Friendly
Above Average
None
Pet Friendly
Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
None
Personality
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Traits
Loving
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Living Environment
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Above Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Common Health Issues
Canine distemper
Rabies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Appenzeller Sennenhund
African Wild Dog
Breed Colors
Black, Brown, and White
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