Appenzeller Sennenhund vs Labrador Retriever

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

Appenzeller Sennenhund
Category
Labrador Retriever

📏 Physical Stats

48 - 55
Weight (lbs)
55 - 80
20 - 22
Height (inches)
21.5 - 24.5
12 - 14 years
Life Expectancy
10 - 13 years
Working
Breed Group
Sporting
Switzerland
Origin
Canada
Herding livestock, pulling carts, and guarding the farm
Bred For
Water retrieving

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

2/5
Energy Level
4/5
Better
4/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Good with Children
5/5
Better
4/5
Good with Other Dogs
5/5
Better
2/5
Better
Grooming Needs
4/5

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$2,563
Appenzeller Sennenhund
vs
Annual Cost
$2,668
Labrador Retriever
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Expense
Labrador Retriever
$2,563
Lower ✓
Annual Cost
$2,668
$3,283
Lower ✓
First Year
$3,388
$34,039
Lifetime Total
$31,402
Lower ✓
$780
Food (annual)
$780
$630
Lower ✓
Vet Care (annual)
$735
$264
Grooming (annual)
$264
$864
Insurance (annual)
$864
$72
Insurance (monthly)
$72

Over their lifetimes, a Labrador Retriever (~12 yrs) costs approximately $2,637 less than a Appenzeller Sennenhund (~13 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

Appenzeller Sennenhund

Reliable, Fearless, Energetic, Lively, Self-assured

Labrador Retriever

Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Gentle, Intelligent, Trusting, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Playful, Friendly, Loyal, Independent