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.

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Curly-Coated Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
8-12 Years
Height
19-22 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
48-55 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1906 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Traits
Loving
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
8-12 Years
Health Concerns
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Heart problems
Eye diseases
Hair Loss
Glycogen storage disease type III
Exercise Induced Collapse
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Curly-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
Black, Brown, and White
Black
Liver
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