Appenzeller Sennenhund vs White Shepherd

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

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Appenzeller Sennenhund and the White Shepherd are good for new owners, but the Appenzeller Sennenhund is a slightly better choice.
Children - Both the Appenzeller Sennenhund and White Shepherd are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Appenzeller Sennenhund and White Shepherd are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - Both the Appenzeller Sennenhund and White Shepherd are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.

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Appenzeller Sennenhund vs White Shepherd

Breed Name	Appenzeller Sennenhund	White Shepherd
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	11-13 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Height	19-22 in.	22-26 in.
Weight	48-55 lb	77-85 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Switzerland	Germany
Origin Year	1906 AD	1882 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Good	Below Average
Stranger Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Personality
	Loving Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Willing To Please
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	40°F to 85°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High
Exercise Required	High	High
Top Running Speed	24 mph	30 mph
Strength	High	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium-High
Shedding	Medium	High
Dander	Medium	High
Drool Amount	None-Low	Medium

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.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Appenzeller Sennenhund	White Shepherd
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	Below Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Average	High
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Average	High
Herding	Average	High
Hunting	Very Low	High
Protection	Below Average	High
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Below Average
Sledding	Below Average	Below Average
Watch	High	High

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Appenzeller Sennenhund	White Shepherd
Lifespan
Lifespan	11-13 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	No	Yes
Bloat	No	Yes
Joint Dysplasia	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Appenzeller Sennenhund	White Shepherd
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Tri-color	Yes	No
White	No	Yes