sennenhunde
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of dog: "Sennenhunde" refers to any one of four specific breeds of Swiss mountain and cattle dogs. These dogs are traditionally working dogs from Switzerland.
Examples
- Noun:
- The Bernese Mountain Dog is the most well-known of the Sennenhunde.
- Swiss Sennenhunde were originally used for herding and guarding.
- All four Sennenhunde share a distinctive tricolor coat.
Advanced Usage
- As a group term: The word is used collectively to refer to the four breeds as a category of dog with a shared origin and function.
- The Sennenhunde are known for their strength, loyalty, and calm temperament.
Variants and Related Words
- Sennenhund (singular): The singular form referring to one dog of this type.
- He owns a beautiful Sennenhund.
Different Meanings / Specific Breeds
The term "Sennenhunde" specifically encompasses these four breeds: 1. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund): The largest of the four. 2. Bernese Mountain Dog (Berner Sennenhund): Known for its long, silky tricolor coat. 3. Appenzeller Sennenhund (Appenzeller): A medium-sized, energetic herding dog. 4. Entlebucher Mountain Dog (Entlebucher Sennenhund): The smallest of the four.
Synonyms
- Swiss Mountain Dogs: A direct descriptive synonym.
- Swiss Cattle Dogs: Refers to their original working purpose.
Noun
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any of four Swiss breeds
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