Belgian Malinois vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

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

Belgian Malinois vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
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General Details
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
48-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin Country
Belgium
Switzerland
Origin Year
1891 AD
1906 AD
Temperament
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Belgian Malinois
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Colors
Black
Cream
Fawn
Gray
Liver
Red
Black, Brown, and White
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