Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Aidi
Compare the Appenzeller Sennenhund to the Aidi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Appenzeller Sennenhunds and Aidis.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Aidi is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Appenzeller Sennenhund is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Appenzeller Sennenhund is easier to groom.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Appenzeller Sennenhund has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Appenzeller Sennenhund | Aidi |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 19-22 in. | 20-25 in. |
| Weight | 48-55 lb | 50-60 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Switzerland | Morocco |
| Origin Year | 1906 AD | 300 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 80°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | None-Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Low |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Appenzeller Sennenhund | Aidi |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | Average | High |
| Hunting | Very Low | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Appenzeller Sennenhund | Aidi |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Eye Problems | No | Yes |
| Joint Problems | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Appenzeller Sennenhund | Aidi |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Tri-color | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |