Golden Retriever vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

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

Golden Retriever vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
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General Details
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
48-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Origin Year
1865 AD
1906 AD
Temperament
Golden Retriever
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
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Golden Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Colors
Dark Golden
Dark Golden
Gold
Gold
Light Golden
Light Golden
Black, Brown, and White
Black, Brown, and White
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