Last Updated: Jun 15, 2022
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- Australian Shepherd Versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde: Introduction
- Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde: Overview
- Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
- The Similarities Between the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
- Size Comparison of the Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde
- Appearance (Colors) of the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
- Lifespan of Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde
- Adopting the Australian Shepherd versus Adopting the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
- Tolerates Being Alone: Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde
- Do Australian Shepherds shed more than Appenzeller Sennenhundes?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Australian Shepherd or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Australian Shepherd or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
- Are Australian Shepherds good family dogs? What about Appenzeller Sennenhundes?
- Is the Australian Shepherd Easier to Train than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
- Which one drools more, the Australian Shepherd or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
- How Kid-friendly are Australian Shepherds and Appenzeller Sennenhundes?
- Does the Australian Shepherd Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
- Do Australian Shepherds Bark and Howl? What about Appenzeller Sennenhundes?
- Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Appenzeller Sennenhundes Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Australian Shepherd vs. Appenzeller Sennenhunde
- Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Appenzeller Sennenhundes Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Australian Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde. Which One is a Better Pet?
Australian Shepherd Versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Australian Shepherd and for the Appenzeller Sennenhunde. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Australian Shepherd or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.
Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde: Overview
Both the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are similar in size. The Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, both the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are Herding Dogs. This means both the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Australian Shepherd to the Appenzeller Sennenhunde based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
| Factor | Australian Shepherd | Appenzeller Sennenhunde |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 9 to 12 years |
| Height | 18 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder | 19 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 40 to 65 pounds | 48 to 55 pounds |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 10.5 years |
| Average Price | $1180 | No Data |
| Price Range | $800 – $1500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Australian Shepherd in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Appenzeller Sennenhunde. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Australian Shepherd is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Appenzeller Sennenhunde is 77 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Appenzeller Sennenhunde, we still believe that the Australian Shepherd is a better pet than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.
This is because Australian Shepherds are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Australian Shepherd will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Australian Shepherd :-). We are for the Australian Shepherd. So get a Australian Shepherd!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
Below is a list of where the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are most different:
The Similarities Between the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
The Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.
The Australian Shepherd weighs 40 to 65 pounds when fully grown. The Australian Shepherd is 18 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Appenzeller Sennenhunde weighs 48 to 55 pounds when fully grown. The Appenzeller Sennenhunde is 19 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Appearance (Colors) of the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
Australian Shepherd Colors
The Australian Shepherd comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Brown / Chocolate
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Black
- Merle (Red)
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Harlequin
- Merle (Blue)
- White / Cream
- Apricot / Beige
- Bicolor
- Golden
- Brindle
The Australian Shepherd comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- White / Cream
- Brown / Chocolate
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Black
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Sable
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Merle (Blue)
Appenzeller Sennenhunde Colors
The Appenzeller Sennenhunde comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Black
The Appenzeller Sennenhunde comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- White / Cream
Lifespan of Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde
The lifespan of the Australian Shepherd is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Australian Shepherd is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of the Appenzeller Sennenhunde is between 9 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Appenzeller Sennenhunde is 10.5 years.
The Australian Shepherd live longer than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.
Adopting the Australian Shepherd versus Adopting the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Australian Shepherds and many Appenzeller Sennenhundes are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Australian Shepherd named Alonzo that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Australian Shepherds like Alonzo on pefinder.com.
Also, like Australian Shepherds, Appenzeller Sennenhundes are also available for adoption. For example, Boss is a Male Appenzeller Sennenhunde that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Appenzeller Sennenhundes like Boss that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
You can find more Australian Shepherds and Appenzeller Sennenhundes that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde
Australian Shepherds do not like to be left alone.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes do not like to be left alone.
Do Australian Shepherds shed more than Appenzeller Sennenhundes?
Australian Shepherds shed moderately.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Australian Shepherd or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
Australian Shepherds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Australian Shepherd or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
Australian Shepherds get along very well with other dogs.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Australian Shepherds good family dogs? What about Appenzeller Sennenhundes?
Australian Shepherds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Australian Shepherd Easier to Train than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes are very easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Australian Shepherd or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde
Australian Shepherds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Australian Shepherds and Appenzeller Sennenhundes?
Australian Shepherds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Australian Shepherd Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
Australian Shepherds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Australian Shepherds Bark and Howl? What about Appenzeller Sennenhundes?
Australian Shepherds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Appenzeller Sennenhundes Tolerate Cold Weather?
Australian Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Australian Shepherd vs. Appenzeller Sennenhunde
Australian Shepherds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Appenzeller Sennenhundes Tolerate Hot Weather?
Australian Shepherds can tolerate hot weather.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Australian Shepherd Better for Apartment Owners than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
Australian Shepherds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Australian Shepherd or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?
Australian Shepherds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Appenzeller Sennenhundes are OK for new dog owners.
Australian Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Australian Shepherd compares to other breeds aside from the Appenzeller Sennenhunde. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Australian Shepherd to other breeds:
Australian Shepherd versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Australian Shepherd versus Bernese Mountain Dog Australian Shepherd versus Shiloh Shepherd Australian Shepherd versus Shiranian Australian Shepherd versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Australian Shepherd versus German Wirehaired Pointer Australian Shepherd versus Welsh Terrier Australian Shepherd versus Bolognese Australian Shepherd versus English Springer Spaniel Australian Shepherd versus Yorkipoo Australian Shepherd versus Great Pyrenees Australian Shepherd versus German Shepherd Dog Australian Shepherd versus Alaskan Malamute Australian Shepherd versus Dogue de Bordeaux Australian Shepherd versus Neapolitan Mastiff Australian Shepherd versus Mountain Cur Australian Shepherd versus Yorkshire Terrier Australian Shepherd versus Canaan Dog
Conclusion: Australian Shepherd versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Australian Shepherd and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde better suits you and your family.