Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Appenzeller Sennenhund to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Appenzeller Sennenhunds and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
13-15 Years
Height
19-22 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
48-55 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Switzerland
United States
Origin Year
1906 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black, Brown, and White
Black, Brown, and White
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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