Curly-coated Retriever vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

Compare the Curly-coated Retriever to the Appenzeller Sennenhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Curly-coated Retrievers and Appenzeller Sennenhunds.

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Owner Experience - Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and Appenzeller Sennenhund are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and Appenzeller Sennenhund are great with children.
Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Appenzeller Sennenhund is easier to groom.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Appenzeller Sennenhund has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Curly-Coated Retriever vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

Breed Name	Curly-Coated Retriever	Appenzeller Sennenhund
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	8-12 yrs.	11-13 yrs.
Height	23-27 in.	19-22 in.
Weight	60-70 lb	48-55 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	United Kingdom	Switzerland
Origin Year	1700 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	Good	Below Average
Personality
	Enjoys Attention Loving Willing To Please	Loving Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	Yes	No
Small Yard	No	No
Medium Yard	No	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	45°F to 80°F	40°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High
Exercise Required	High-Very High	High
Top Running Speed	24 mph	24 mph
Strength	High	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Dander	Medium	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.

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

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Curly-Coated Retriever	Appenzeller Sennenhund
Lifespan
Lifespan	8-12 yrs.	11-13 yrs.

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Curly-Coated Retriever	Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat
Hair	Yes	No
Fur	No	Yes
Coat Type
Curly Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	Yes	No
Double Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Shaggy	Yes	No
Wavy	Yes	No
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	No
Liver	Yes	No
Tri-color	No	Yes