Pointer vs Appenzeller Sennenhund

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

Pointer vs Appenzeller Sennenhund
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
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General Details
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
48-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Origin Year
1650 AD
1906 AD
Temperament
Pointer
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
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below 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
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Chondrodysplasia
Cysts
Neurotrophic osteopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Pointer
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Breed Colors
Black
Black and White
Lemon
Lemon and White
Liver
Liver and White
Orange
Orange and White
Black, Brown, and White
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