Appenzeller Mountain Dog for sale in the Netherlands

The Appenzeller Mountain Dog is a powerful, lively Swiss farm and driving dog with a strong watchdog instinct. It requires active experienced owners and documented hip, patella and urinary-tract screening.

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Appenzeller Mountain Dog

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Characteristics

Origin: Switzerland, Appenzell region
Height: Female 50–54 cm, male 52–56 cm
Weight: Female about 25–28 kg, male about 30–32 kg
Life expectancy: 12–14 years
Coat: Short, firm double coat. Brush weekly and more during shedding
Energy: Very high: extensive exercise, training and working tasks every day
Character: Confident, lively, loyal, watchful and reserved with strangers
Suitable for: Experienced active homes with space, structure and interest in dog sport or work

Farm-dog character

Appenzellers were versatile cattle, driving and guarding dogs. They learn quickly and work intensely, but may control movement, bark and guard if given no clear outlet. Socialise calmly with visitors, traffic, livestock and dogs and reward neutral behaviour. Harsh training increases conflict. Varied reward-based work, firm routines and deliberate rest produce a more manageable adult.

Exercise and care

Long walks alone rarely satisfy this breed. Add tracking, obedience, herding-style tasks or another controlled sport, while avoiding repetitive jumping and running during growth. Brush the short double coat weekly and daily during seasonal shedding. Keep the athletic body lean and provide a quiet indoor place. Permanent outdoor guarding encourages noise and territorial behaviour.

Health and choosing a breeder

Dutch breeding rules require official hip and patella examinations and advise assessment for ectopic ureters. Request the original results for both parents and ask how urinary continence and kidney health were evaluated. Discuss elbows, eyes, epilepsy, gastric torsion, longevity and behaviour in the wider family. Prefer sound movement, moderate build and genetic spread over the heaviest dog or the sharpest guardian.