Beauceron vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Compare the Beauceron to the Appenzeller Sennenhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beaucerons and Appenzeller Sennenhunds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Beauceron and Appenzeller Sennenhund are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Appenzeller Sennenhund is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Beauceron and Appenzeller Sennenhund are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Appenzeller Sennenhund bark/howls frequently. The Beauceron has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Beauceron | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 24-28 in. | 19-22 in. |
| Weight | 70-110 lb | 48-55 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Switzerland |
| Origin Year | 1587 AD | 1906 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 70°F | 40°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 | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | None-Low |
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 | Beauceron | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | Average |
| Herding | High | Average |
| Hunting | Average | Very Low |
| Protection | High | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Beauceron | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Breed Name | Beauceron | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black&tan | Yes | No |
| Harlequin | Yes | No |
| Tri-color | Yes | Yes |