- tricolor - base coat havana brown or black. markings over eyes
- on cheeks
- chest and legs
personality/ temperament
- lively
- high-spirited
- self-assured
- sober
- intelligent
- keen
- reliable
- tireless
- tough
- resilient
- hard-working
- surefooted
- fearless
- brave
- loves freedom of open spaces- not adapted for life indoors. noisy
maintenance/ special needs
- medium grooming
- socialize early
nickname
- Apenzell Cattle Dog
- Appenzeller
- Appenzell Mountain Dog
origination
Appenzell Region, Switzerland
bred for
goat herding
identifying traits
- tricolor- black tan and white
- folded ears
weight
55~70 (lbs)
height for male
19.69~22.83 (inch)
height for female
18.9 (inch)
ideal for
- guard dog
- companion
- watch dog
- house dog
- farm dog
- rescue dog
- outdoors
- changes in climate. other dogs
- livestock
- other pets - when accustomed to them early
good with kids?
yes, when accustomed to them early
lifespan
12~13 (year)
kennel clubs
- fci-(Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs breed group)
- - ukc-(guarding dog group)
- arba-(herding dog group)
- saku-(working dog group)