Appenzeller Mountain Dog Herding Group Breeds Dogs
FCI Group 2. Not recognized by AKC. County of origin: Switzerland. In 1853 an Appenzeller Mountain Dog (also know as a Sennenhund) was first described in the book "Tierleben der Alpenwelt" (Animal Life in the Alps) as "...a clearly barking, short haired, medium size, multicolour cattledog of a quite even Spitz type, which can be found in certain regions and is used partly to guard the homestead, partly to herd cattle." Today it is a versatile working and family dog.
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Appenzeller Mountain Dog
- Der Hund: Appenzeller Mountain-Dog - Breed history going back to 1853 and breed herding group standard.
- Appenzell Cattle Dog - Historical pictures of the breed and a profile, presented by appenzeller mountain dog the National History Museum, Berne, Switzerland.
- Appenzeller - Continental Kennel Club - Breed description.
- RareBreed: Appenzeller U.K.C. Standard - United Kennel Club breed standard.
- DogBreedInfo: Appenzell Mountain Dog - Breed profile.
- Der Hund: Appenzeller Mountain-Dog Photo Album - Photographs, submissions welcome.
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