What are the four Swiss mountain dog breeds?

Examples of the four Sennenhunds, showing the similarity of the breeds and the characteristic tri-color coat.

• Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund (Greater Swiss Mountain Dog)
• Berner Sennenhund (Bernese Mountain Dog)
• Appenzeller Sennenhund (Appenzeller Mountain Dog)
• Entlebucher Sennenhund (Entlebucher Mountain Dog)

Are Entlebucher Mountain Dogs rare?

Out of all the Swiss Mountain Dogs, the Entlebucher is the smallest and some say is a descendent of the Mastiffs that guarded and fought with the Romans. This breed was not recognized by the American Kennel Club until 2011 and is still quite rare in the United States but popular in Switzerland.

What breeds make a greater Swiss mountain dog?

Swissies descend from war dogs brought over the Alps by Julius Caesar’s legions. The Swiss utilized these mastiff-types when breeding their Alpine mountain dogs, or Sennenhund. Of these, Swissies are the oldest and the largest (or, the “greater”).

What breed is the largest dog?

The largest dog breeds

• Great Dane: They may be extremely large and strong, but the Great Dane is known as a “gentle giant” because of its calm and loving disposition.
• Mastiff: Though one of the biggest dogs recognized by the AKC, the powerful Mastiff is a gentle and loyal companion.

What breed is an Alpendog?

The suggested name for this dog breed in the 1820s in Germany was Alpendog, and in 1833 Daniel Wilson suggested a new name for this breed – Saint Bernard Dog, and eventually Swiss Kennel Club recognized this dog breed in 1880 by that name.

Are Appenzeller dogs smart?

The Appenzeller is a herding/working breed with boundless energy. They are highly intelligent and need a job to do. Early socialization is necessary, and training at an early age is crucial. They are a strong powerful breed with incredible speed and need plenty of room to run.

Do Appenzeller Sennenhund shed?

Appenzellers have a thick, shiny topcoat in black or brown with tan and white markings, covering a thick black, brown, or gray undercoat. They have an easy-care coat that needs only regular brushing to stay in good shape, but Appenzellers do shed.

Are Entlebucher Mountain dogs smart?

The athletic and physical Entle makes an excellent family dog; he is known for his extreme devotion to his family. He is a great watchdog, as he is aloof with strangers and has a big bark for his size. Self-assured and determined, he is intelligent and thrives on being with his people.

What is the smallest Swiss mountain dog?

Entlebucher Mountain Dog
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Swiss Mountain Dogs. The other three breeds are the Appenzeller Sennenhund, Bernese Mountain Dog and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.

Do Swiss Mountain Dogs have dew claws?

The tail is thicker at the base, tapering to a point and reaching to the hocks. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The double coat has a dense outer coat of about 1 – 1 1/4 to 2 inches (3-5 cm) long. The undercoat is thick.

Should I get a Swiss mountain dog?

These days, the Greater Swiss is primarily a family companion or show dog, beloved for his gentle, easygoing temperament. He has many good qualities, including an alert nature that makes him an excellent watchdog. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have a short, easy care coat.

What kind of dog is an Appenzeller Sennenhund?

The Appenzeller Sennenhund is also known as the Appenzeller Mountain Dog or Appenzell Cattle Dog. He is lively, high-spirited, self-assured, reliable, and fearless. Slightly suspicious of strangers, he is a good watchdog who cannot be bribed. The breed’s intelligence make them highly capable learners.

What kind of dog is a Bernese Mountain Dog?

Dog breed. The Bernese Mountain Dog (German: Berner Sennenhund) is a large-sized breed of dog, one of the four breeds of Sennenhund-type dogs from the Swiss Alps. Bred from crosses of Mastiffs and guard-type breeds, Bernese Mountain Dogs were brought to Switzerland by the Romans 2,000 years ago.

How many breeds of Sennenhund are there in the world?

The four breeds of Sennenhund, with the original breed name, followed by the most popular English version of the breed name: