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66 GUIDE T O BREED S

APPENZELL CATTLE DOG

THIS VERSATILE DOG IS WILLING TO WORK BUT ALSO ENJOYS FAMILY LIFE FCI

Height range Bred for herding and guarding on Alpine farms, the Appenzell Cattle White blaze
20–22 in (50–56 cm) Dog has also taken well to urban life. The breed has a firm following in extends to sides
of muzzle
Weight range Switzerland but is not yet widely known elsewhere. Keen, alert, and
49–71 lb (22–32 kg)
full of energy, Appenzells are at their best when kept occupied
Life span 12–13 years and interested. Drop ears, raised
Origin Switzerland forward when alert

Tail carried Reddish brown
in tight curl markings
Other colors on face
Small, almond- White chest
shaped eyes
Havana brown

Dense, flat,
shiny, tricolor coat
White feet

ENTLEBUCHER MOUNTAIN DOG

SMART IN APPEARANCE, THIS FAMILY DOG IS FULL OF HIGH SPIRITS AKC

Height range The smallest of several long-established Swiss mountain dogs, High-set,
17–20 in (42–50 cm) this cattle-droving breed from the Entlebuch Valley is gaining drop ears
Weight range popularity as a house dog. Bouncing with high spirits, the
46–62 lb (21–28 kg)
Entlebucher Mountain Dog is confident and well behaved
Life span 11–15 years within the family but has strong protective instincts and
Origin Switzerland is inclined to be wary around strangers.
Back length longer
than leg length

Reddish brown
markings above
eyes
White chest

Slightly
curved, Short, harsh, glossy,
long tail tricolor coat
Reddish brown
markings on legs

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