Comparison: Appenzell Cattle Dog and Entlebuch Cattle Dog

Appenzell Cattle Dog and Entlebuch Cattle Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Appenzell Cattle Dog	Entlebuch Cattle Dog
FCI group	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of origin	Switzerland	Switzerland
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	–	42–52 cm
Recognition features	Medium-sized, nearly square tricolour dog with a cheeky expression Firm, shiny coat; black or havana base with rust-brown and white markings Tail curled over the back; very agile and alert	Compact, only medium-sized dog of slightly elongated shape, tricolour Short, harsh, shiny coat; black base with yellow- to reddish-brown markings Agile, alert and friendly expression
Coat	Firm double coat (Stockhaar), close fitting; thick shiny topcoat, thick undercoat; black or havana-brown base with reddish-brown and white markings.	Double coat (Stockhaar): short, close-fitting, harsh and shiny topcoat, dense undercoat; tricolour, black with yellow- to reddish-brown tan markings and white markings.
Purpose	A Swiss cattle dog used for driving cattle and guarding farms; today a versatile working and family dog.	The smallest of the four Swiss mountain and cattle dogs, a herding, guard and farm dog, today also a family dog.

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