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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Pointer is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Pointer and Appenzeller Sennenhund are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Pointer and Appenzeller Sennenhund are very low maintenance and easy 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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| Breed Name | Pointer | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 23-28 in. | 19-22 in. |
| Weight | 45-75 lb | 48-55 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United Kingdom | Switzerland |
| Origin Year | 1650 AD | 1906 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | 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.
| Breed Name | Pointer | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | 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 | High | Very Low |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Pointer | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Breed Name | Pointer | Appenzeller Sennenhund |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Black&white | Yes | No |
| Lemon | Yes | No |
| Lemon&white | Yes | No |
| Liver | Yes | No |
| Liver&white | Yes | No |
| Orange | Yes | No |
| Orange&white | Yes | No |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |