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.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Bull Terrier is better suited for new owners.
Children - Both the Bull Terrier and Appenzeller Sennenhund are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Bull Terrier and Appenzeller Sennenhund are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - The Appenzeller Sennenhund bark/howls frequently. The Bull Terrier rarely barks.

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Bull Terrier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

Breed Name	Bull Terrier	Appenzeller Sennenhund
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	9-15 yrs.	11-13 yrs.
Height	18-21 in.	19-22 in.
Weight	45-65 lb	48-55 lb
Intelligence	Average	High
History
Origin Country	UK (England)	Switzerland
Origin Year	1862 AD	1906 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Below Average
Personality
	Affectionate Aggressive Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn	Loving Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	No
Indoor	Yes	No
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	65°F to 80°F	40°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Rarely	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High
Exercise Required	Medium	High
Top Running Speed	18 mph	24 mph
Strength	High-Very 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.

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

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Bull Terrier	Appenzeller Sennenhund
Lifespan
Lifespan	9-15 yrs.	11-13 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Deafness	Yes	No
Heart Murmurs	Yes	No
Hereditary Nephritis	Yes	No
Lens Luxation	Yes	No
Spinning	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Bull Terrier	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)
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Black Brindle	Yes	No
Black Brindle, & White	Yes	No
Black, Tan, & White	Yes	No
Brindle	Yes	No
Brindle & White	Yes	No
Fawn	Yes	No
Fawn & White	Yes	No
Fawn Smut	Yes	No
Fawn Smut & White	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Red & White	Yes	No
Red Smut	Yes	No
Red Smut & White	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
White & Black Brindle	Yes	No
Tri-color	No	Yes