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Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Comparison - Dog breed selector: Finnish Hunting Dog or Karelsk Björnhund or Appenzell Cattle Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Finnish Spitz Karelian Bear Dog Appenzeller Sennenhund
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
Karelsk Björnhund
Karjalankarhukoira
KBD
Appenzell Cattle Dog
Appenzeller Mountain Dog
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Entlebucher Sennenhund
Appenzeller
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which is the smallest dog, Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund weight comparison:
31-35 pounds (14-16 kg) 44-50 pounds (20-23 kg) 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
33 pounds (15 kg) 47 pounds (21.5 kg) 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund height comparison:
15-20 inches (38-51 cm) 19-23 inches (48-58 cm) Male: 22-23 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.5-20 inches (47-50 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
17.5 inches (44.5 cm) 21 inches (53 cm) Male: 22.5 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.12.5 inches (48.5 cm)

Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $1000-$1200 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.
Average: The Karelian Bear Dog is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a commonly available dog breed.

Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund trainability comparison.
Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
Independent
Loyal
Territorial
Tenacious
Brave
Cautious
Energetic
Reliable
Lively
Social
Selfish
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?
High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Karelian Bear Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund social needs comparison:
Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Finnish Spitz 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.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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.
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Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund playfulness comparison:
The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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The Karelian Bear Dog is a playful breed.
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The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?
A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Karelian Bear Dog barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Karelian Bear Dog breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Appenzeller Sennenhund breed in the home.

Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Finnish Spitz 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.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Karelian Bear Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Appenzeller Sennenhund bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Karelian Bear Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Appenzeller Sennenhund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund mouthiness comparison:
Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Karelian Bear Dogs tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Appenzeller Sennenhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund health problems comparison:
Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Skin Irritation
Dry Skin
Obesity
Dental Problems
Pituitary Dwarfism
Baldness
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Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Karelian Bear Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Appenzeller Sennenhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund lifespan comparison. How long do Finnish Spitz, Karelian Bear Dog and Appenzeller Sennenhund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Karelian Bear Dog: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhund: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Karelian Bear Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund energy level comparison:
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Karelian Bear Dog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average risk for obesity.
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Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund coat comparison:
Dense
Thick
Double
Dense Thick
Double
Colors
What are the original Finnish Spitz, Karelian Bear Dog and Appenzeller Sennenhund color?
Red
Gold
Black
White
Black tricolor
Tricolor
Red tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund grooming comparison:
Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Karelian Bear Dog requires a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Appenzeller Sennenhund doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or {name3 shedding:
Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?

Medium

The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Karelian Bear Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Karelian Bear Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which dog is more friendly?
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?
Yes
Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Karelian Bear Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Appenzeller Sennenhund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Karelian Bear Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Appenzeller Sennenhunds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Finnish Spitz or Karelian Bear Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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 and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be 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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?

Not really

Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Karelian Bear Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Appenzeller Sennenhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Finnish Spitz and Karelian Bear Dog and Appenzeller Sennenhund have?
3-6 puppies 4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies

Finnish Spitz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
No data available 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

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