Appenzeller Sennenhund vs American Bulldog

Compare the Appenzeller Sennenhund to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Appenzeller Sennenhunds and American Bulldogs.

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs American Bulldog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
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General Details
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-16 Years
Height
19-22 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
48-55 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Origin Country
Switzerland
United States
Origin Year
1906 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Traits
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Appenzeller Sennenhund
American Bulldog
Breed Colors
Black, Brown, and White
Black and White
White
White and Black
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