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Appenzellers are a working breed that are able to control cattle. They were kept as general farm dogs, working as livestock guardian dogs and as herding dogs when necessary, as well as guarding the farmers' families, homes, herds, and flocks. The guarding function was especially necessary in earlier times, when wolves and other predators threatened livestock. They were also used for pulling carts.
Since these high-energy athletic dogs may not have much 'work' these days, they love to play, run, swim and walk. They are excellent hiking, backpacking and jogging companions. If they get some good exercise each day, they can be content to spend the rest of the time laying at your feet.
Appenzellers are a very versatile breed and can participate in Conformation and a variety of Performance events. Highly trainable and quick to learn, they excel in obedience, rally, agility, scent work, tracking, IGP and of course, herding, for which they were bred. More and more, Appenzellers are being used for Search and Rescue. Appenzellers pretty much can learn to do anything an owner asks of them
Since these high-energy athletic dogs may not have much 'work' these days, they love to play, run, swim and walk. They are excellent hiking, backpacking and jogging companions. If they get some good exercise each day, they can be content to spend the rest of the time laying at your feet.
Appenzellers are a very versatile breed and can participate in Conformation and a variety of Performance events. Highly trainable and quick to learn, they excel in obedience, rally, agility, scent work, tracking, IGP and of course, herding, for which they were bred. More and more, Appenzellers are being used for Search and Rescue. Appenzellers pretty much can learn to do anything an owner asks of them