Appenzeller Sennenhund Imagesv 2012

The Appenzell Mountain Dog is also called the “Appenzeller,” the “Appenzell Cattle Dog,” and the “Appenzeller Sennenhund.” It is a muscular but not massive dog. A well-built and hardy animal, it is a versatile working dog. It has a wide, flat head with a muzzle that narrows towards a black nose. The eyes are small and dark and the ears are pendant. Its tail is carried rolled up on its back. Its limbs are straight. Its short double coat is considerably tight, thick and glossy. The basic colors are black or brown with symmetrical white and rust markings. A white blaze and rust marking over the eyes must be present on the head. Rust is always between the black and the white.