Comparison: Appenzell Cattle Dog and Great Swiss Mountain Dog

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

	Appenzell Cattle Dog	Great Swiss Mountain 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	Large
Height at withers	–	60–72 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	Sturdy, heavy-boned tricolour dog with a short to medium coat Black base with symmetrical reddish-brown and clean white markings Enduring and agile despite its size
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 of thick medium-length outer coat (short permitted if undercoat is present) and dense, dark undercoat; typically tricolour, black with reddish-brown and white markings.
Purpose	A Swiss cattle dog used for driving cattle and guarding farms; today a versatile working and family dog.	The largest of the Swiss mountain dogs, formerly a watch and draught dog, today a companion, guard and family dog.

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