Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

Compare the Catahoula Leopard Dog to the Appenzeller Sennenhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Catahoula Leopard Dogs and Appenzeller Sennenhunds.

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
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General Details
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
20-26 Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
50-100 Pounds
48-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin Country
United States
Switzerland
Origin Year
1600 AD
1906 AD
Temperament
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Traits
Affectionate
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-100 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
None
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Deafness
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Colors
Black
Black and White
Blue
Brindle
Brown
Grey
Red
Tan
Tri-Color
Yellow
Black, Brown, and White
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