Breed Comparison: Airedale Terrier Versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde

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Airedale Terrier Versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Airedale Terrier and for the Appenzeller Sennenhunde. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Airedale Terrier or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.

Airedale Terrier versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde: Overview

Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are similar in size. The Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Airedale Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

On the other hand, the Appenzeller Sennenhunde belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

Airedale Terrier versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Airedale Terrier to the Appenzeller Sennenhunde based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde

Factor Airedale Terrier Appenzeller Sennenhunde
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 9 to 12 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Height 21 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder 19 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Weight 40 to 65 pounds 48 to 55 pounds
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 10.5 years
Average Price $1400 No Data
Price Range $1000 – $1800 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Airedale Terrier in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Appenzeller Sennenhunde. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Airedale Terrier is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Appenzeller Sennenhunde is 77 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Appenzeller Sennenhunde is a better pet than the Airedale Terrier. So, you should get the Appenzeller Sennenhunde!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde

    Below is a list of where the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are most different:

    • Airedale Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Appenzeller Sennenhundes are very easy to groom.

    The Similarities Between the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde

    The Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are most similar:

    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are very easy to train.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Airedale Terrier versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde.

    Airedale Terriers weigh 40 to 65 pounds when fully grown. Airedale Terriers are 21 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Appenzeller Sennenhundes weigh 48 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Appenzeller Sennenhundes are 19 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Airedale Terrier versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde

    The lifespan of Airedale Terriers is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Airedale Terriers is 11.5 years.

    The lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhundes is between 9 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhundes is 10.5 years.

    Airedale Terriers live longer than Appenzeller Sennenhundes.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Airedale Terrier versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde

    Airedale Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes do not like to be left alone.

    Do Airedale Terriers shed more than Appenzeller Sennenhundes?

    Airedale Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Airedale Terrier or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde

    Airedale Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Airedale Terrier or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?

    Airedale Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes are very easy to groom.

    Does the Airedale Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?

    Airedale Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Airedale Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Appenzeller Sennenhundes?

    Airedale Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Airedale Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Appenzeller Sennenhundes Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Airedale Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Airedale Terrier vs. Appenzeller Sennenhunde

    Airedale Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Airedale Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Appenzeller Sennenhundes Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Airedale Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Airedale Terrier or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?

    Airedale Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Airedale Terriers good family dogs? What about Appenzeller Sennenhundes?

    Airedale Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Airedale Terriers and Appenzeller Sennenhundes?

    Airedale Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Airedale Terrier Easier to Train than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?

    Airedale Terriers are very easy to train.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes are very easy to train.

    Is the Airedale Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?

    Airedale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Airedale Terrier or the Appenzeller Sennenhunde?

    Airedale Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Appenzeller Sennenhundes are OK for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Airedale Terrier versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Airedale Terrier and the Appenzeller Sennenhunde better suits you and your family.