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Appenzell Mountain Dog
Lively, bold, loyal, diligent
Popularity
603
Tri-color Swiss mountain dog; energetic watchdog and drover that thrives with work and family time.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
short, hard, close-fitting double coat with woolly undercoat
Colors
black with rust and white, brown tri-color
Male height
22–23 in
Female height
20–22 in
Male weight
65–75 lb
Female weight
55–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
