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Name	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog	Appenzeller Sennenhund	Afghan Shepherd
Origins	Switzerland	Switzerland	Afghanistan
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Group	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd breeds.	Swissy Great Swiss Mountain Dog Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund Large Swiss Mountain Dog Great Swiss Cattle Dog Bouvier Suisse	Appenzell Cattle Dog Appenzeller Mountain Dog Entlebucher Mountain Dog Entlebucher Sennenhund Appenzeller	De Kochyano Spai Jangi Spai Sage Jangi Sage Kuchi Kuchi Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

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

Size Classification Compare size differences between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.	130-135 pounds (59-61 kg)	49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	132.5 pounds (60 kg)	60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 132 lbs (60 kg), Female: 102 lbs (46 kg)
Height Which is taller, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund or Afghan Shepherd? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd height comparison:	23.5-28.5 (60-72 cm)	Male: 22-23 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.5-20 inches (47-50 cm)	Male: 28-35 inches (71-89 cm), Female: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23.5-28.5 (66 cm)	Male: 22.5 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.12.5 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 31,5 inches (80 cm), Female: 29,5 inches (75 cm)

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

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.	$2000-$2500	$600-$800	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund or Afghan Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

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

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

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd? Compare temperaments.	Protective Alert Devoted Selfish Fearless Good-natured Confidence	Energetic Reliable Lively Social Selfish Fearless	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd?	Average to High: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Afghan Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd social needs comparison:	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

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

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Afghan Shepherd barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a playful breed. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Appenzeller Sennenhund breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Afghan Shepherd breed.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Afghan Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund or Afghan Shepherd?	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 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

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

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

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

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhund: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Afghan Shepherd: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Appenzeller Sennenhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Afghan Shepherd 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?	Average The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Appenzeller Sennenhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Afghan Shepherd 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: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Distichiasis Digestive Problems	No data available	Cataracts Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Glaucoma Corneal Dystrophy Pannus Demodicosis Muscular Dystrophy

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

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which breed is most active?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	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.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund or Afghan Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average exercise need.	Afghan Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund or Afghan Shepherd?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Afghan Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which needs most food?	4 to 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.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. What colors are available?	Black Red White	Black tricolor Tricolor Red tricolor	Any color, dark spots
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Appenzeller Sennenhund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Afghan Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which drools least?	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Thick Double	Dense Thick
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund or Afghan Shepherd? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Appenzeller Sennenhund or {name3 shedding:	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs shed moderately. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Afghan Shepherd Good With Comparison

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

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

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Appenzeller Sennenhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which is best for draft work?	Yes 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.	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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. 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.

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

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which has most puppies?	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. 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.

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

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Afghan Shepherd. Which has most recognition?	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.	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	Unknown

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