Overview:

The Appenzell Mountain dog is a good cattle-protector, watchdog, tracker and family pet. They like to be out of doors. They are touch, sober and intelligent. They like to bark also. It is also known as Appenzeller Sennenhund.

Country of origin:

Switzerland

Size type:

Medium dog breeds

Character:

The Appenzeller is a taught, sober, brave, intelligent and lively dogs which makes a good watchdog with a natural keenness They like to bark.

Breed group:

Guarding dogs (UKC)

Height:

50-56cm

Weight:

20-22cm

Temperament:

The Appenzell Mountain Dog generally gets along with other dogs and it is mixing with livestock and household animals will also present few problem if the dog has become use to them when younger. They are rather unsure of strangers but greet family friends effusively.

Coat:

The coat is straight haired with a thick under wool .The basic is black or brown with symmetrical rust- colored and with markings.

Care:

The fine of the Appenzell Mountain Dog required little attention. Remove loose and dead hairs from time with a rubber brush.

Training:

The Appenzell Mountain Dog responds best to an equable manner of training that is consistent in approach. Try to ensure that it make acquaintance as positively as possible with all kinds of situations, people and other animals. This is dog learns quite quickly, in part because it is so bright but also because it really wants to have something to do