Appenzeller Sennenhund — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Appenzeller Sennenhund originated in Switzerland and is classified by the FCI in Group 2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* It is a tricolour, medium-sized dog of almost square build and even Spitz type (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The desired height at the withers is 52 to 56 cm for dogs and 50 to 54 cm for bitches, with a tolerance of plus or minus 2 cm (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a double Stockhaar with a thick shiny topcoat and a thick undercoat that may be black, brown, or grey (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is lively, high-spirited, and self-... (FCI describes it as lively and self-assured).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The sole disqualifying fault listed is a wall eye (FCI).