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Sennenhunde

Sennenhunde

9.9
Four Swiss farm dogs used for herding cattle in the Alps
  • noun
: perro de montaña suizo
  • Sennenhunde are hardworking dogs that traditionally helped farmers with herding cattle in the Alps.

Examples

  • The Sennenhunde are prized for their loyalty and strength in the Swiss Alps.

  • Among the Sennenhunde, the Bernese Mountain Dog is especially popular as a family pet.

  • He devoted his research to documenting the history of the four Sennenhunde breeds.

  • The Sennenhunde are known for their strength and loyalty.

  • Many families in Switzerland own a Sennenhunde for companionship.

  • The Sennenhunde breeds, like the Bernese Mountain Dog, are well-suited for mountainous terrain.

  • Families in Switzerland often choose a Sennenhunde for their friendly and protective nature.

Surface Forms

Sennenhunde singular
Sennenhunde plural

Etymology

Sennenhunde comes from German and means 'herdsmen's dogs'; Senn means 'mountain herdsman' and Hund means 'dog'. So the name fits these Swiss mountain farm dogs used to herd cattle and help on the farm.