Appenzeller Puppies For Sale

Appenzeller are smart, energetic mountain dogs who love herding, being active, and snuggling with their families. These loyal dogs may take a while to warm up to new people and surroundings, but once they bring you into the pack, they’ll do whatever it takes to keep you happy and safe. Full-grown, they typically weigh 48-70 pounds and stand 20-22 inches tall.

Appenzellers are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Appenzellers are more suspicious of strangers than their Bernese or Swiss Mountain Dog relatives, but once they warm up to you, you become part of their pack. Appenzellers can get along well with other dogs and cats as long as they’re trained and socialized together, but their herding habits may occasionally reveal themselves, so it’s smart to watch them around small children and new animals until they get acquainted. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

The Appenzeller was bred as a herding and working dog in the mountains of Switzerland, so they're quite athletic. These pups have a lot of stamina and could play or exercise for hours. However, if you give them enough activity, they’re happy to spend the rest of the day lounging by your side watching tube on the couch. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Appenzellers have a double coat of straight hair that doesn’t require much grooming. Their fur is a distinctive tri-color mix of black, tan, and white. The Appenzeller’s coat is thick because they were originally bred as Swiss mountain dogs, but it’s surprisingly easy to care for. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Appenzellers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. These dogs are quite athletic and need a lot of exercise, so they do best in homes with yards where they can run and play. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.