Boxer vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Compare the Boxer to the Appenzeller Sennenhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Appenzeller Sennenhunds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Boxer is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Boxer and Appenzeller Sennenhund are great with children.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Appenzeller Sennenhund is easier to groom.
- Barking - Both the Boxer and Appenzeller Sennenhund are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Boxer | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 21-25 in. | 19-22 in. |
| Weight | 53-70 lb | 48-55 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Origin Year | 1894 AD | 1906 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 60°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 27 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | 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 | Boxer | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Average |
| Hunting | Average | Very Low |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Boxer | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Aortic Stenosis | Yes | No |
| Bloat | Yes | No |
| Boxer Cardiomyopathy | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Corneal Dystrophy | Yes | No |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Demodectic Mange | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Boxer | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |