Bull Terrier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

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

Bull Terrier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
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General Details
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
48-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Origin Year
1862 AD
1906 AD
Temperament
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Average
None
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Common Health Issues
Luxating patella
Deafness
Lens luxation
Heart problems
Kidney issues
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Bull Terrier
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black Brindle, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Fawn
Fawn and White
Red
White
Black, Brown, and White
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