The coat color of the Appenzell Mountain Dog is mainly composed of black, yellow and white, and its body is usually wrapped in three-color brocade: the black bottoming shirt is scattered with ochre to yellow patterns; White markings appear on certain parts of the face and on the legs and end of the tail. Overall, the Appenzell Mountain Dog's coat is easy to manage.

Appenzell Mountain Dog The coat is short and dense, shiny, and densely downed. The dense coat gives the Appenzell Mountain Dog the ability to tolerate cold conditions. The Appenzell Mountain Dog is strong, and there is speculation that it was a Molossus-type breed brought to Switzerland from Asia by the Roman army.