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Name	Appenzeller Sennenhund	Australian Shepherd	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Origins	Switzerland	United States	Switzerland
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Group	Guard Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breeds.	Appenzell Cattle Dog Appenzeller Mountain Dog Entlebucher Mountain Dog Entlebucher Sennenhund Appenzeller	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Swissy Great Swiss Mountain Dog Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund Large Swiss Mountain Dog Great Swiss Cattle Dog Bouvier Suisse
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.	49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	130-135 pounds (59-61 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	132.5 pounds (60 kg)
Height Which is taller, Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog height comparison:	Male: 22-23 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.5-20 inches (47-50 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	23.5-28.5 (60-72 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 22.5 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.12.5 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	23.5-28.5 (66 cm)

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$600-$800	$2000-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is easiest to train?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most alert?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most protective?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Reliable Lively Social Selfish Fearless	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Protective Alert Devoted Selfish Fearless Good-natured Confidence
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Average to High: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog social needs comparison:	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most playful?	The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Appenzeller Sennenhund breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed in the home.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Appenzeller Sennenhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which uses mouth most during play?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Appenzeller Sennenhund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Greater Swiss Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhund: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has fewer health issues?	Appenzeller Sennenhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Appenzeller Sennenhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Distichiasis Digestive Problems

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most active?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average exercise need.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which needs most food?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. What colors are available?	Black tricolor Tricolor Red tricolor	Black Red Blue Merle	Black Red White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Appenzeller Sennenhund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which drools least?	The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Thick Double	Feathered	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best with kids?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Appenzeller Sennenhund or Australian Shepherd or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Yes Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Appenzeller Sennenhund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Appenzeller Sennenhunds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Appenzeller Sennenhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best for draft work?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Australian Shepherd vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Appenzeller Sennenhund, Australian Shepherd, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club American Pet Registry, Inc.

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