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Appenzeller Mountain Dog
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Origin
Suisse
Coat
Black or havana base with symmetric tan or white markings.
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Moyen
The Appenzell Cattle Dog is a Swiss cattle dog.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day sufficient.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times per week.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Appenzeller Mountain Dog
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Appenzeller Mountain Dog
Character
Daily temperament
It is a robust, composed, brave and intelligent dog, also very lively and endowed with a naturally sharp guarding instinct. Very lively and nervous, this dog is not suitable for fragile people (elderly people among others).
Physical
Breed standard
Ideal size: male, 52–56 cm; female 50–54 cm, with a tolerance of 2 cm more or less for both sexes. The coat is straight, dense and shiny, with a dense undercoat. The base color is black or chestnut, with symmetrical tan or white markings.
Chapter 2
Daily life
What if you adopted your future companion?
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What human age for a appenzeller mountain dog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a appenzeller mountain dog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
Training
Training your pet
Like all dogs, it will be necessary to educate it using positive methods. In its youth, make sure it experiences varied situations and meetings with people and other animals in the most positive way possible. It learns fairly quickly, partly thanks to its developed intelligence, but also because it loves being occupied with work. It is a dog that does not adapt to kennel life. Certainly, it loves outdoor life, but only in the company of its master. Agility is a sport that suits it perfectly.
Maintenance
Daily care
Its fine coat requires little attention. Occasionally remove shedding hair with a rubber brush.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Appenzeller Mountain Dog
Is the Appenzell Cattle Dog suitable for apartment living?+
How much exercise per day for an Appenzell Cattle Dog?+
What is the life expectancy of an Appenzell Cattle Dog?+
Is the Appenzell Cattle Dog good with children?+
If you like this dog
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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