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.
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| Breed Name | Appenzeller Sennenhund | American Bulldog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Height | 19-22 in. | 20-28 in. |
| Weight | 48-55 lb | 60-120 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Below Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Switzerland | United States |
| Origin Year | 1906 AD | 1700 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 23 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low-Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | Medium |
| Breed Name | Appenzeller Sennenhund | American Bulldog |
| 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 | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| 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 | Very Low | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Appenzeller Sennenhund | American Bulldog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Cancer | No | Yes |
| Cherry Eye | No | Yes |
| Ectropion | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Appenzeller Sennenhund | American Bulldog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Tri-color | Yes | No |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Tan & White | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| White & Brindle | No | Yes |
