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Brabanter=Appenzeller?

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by tellynpeep, Mar 16, 2009.

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  1. Mar 16, 2009 #1
    tellynpeep

    tellynpeep Songster

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    Are these two breeds the same, or do they have different origins? I've heard them referred to as Dutch or Swiss, and some sites use the names interchangeably. Thanks!
     

  4. Mar 16, 2009 #2
    amazondoc

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  6. Mar 17, 2009 #3
    tellynpeep

    tellynpeep Songster

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    Thanks. I had seen those sites. My confusion came from a "breeder's" website. It described the Brabanters, and said they were also called Appenzellers. Perhaps I won't purchase from that "breeder"!
     
  8. Mar 17, 2009 #4
    amazondoc

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    Quote:Good idea! [​IMG]
     
  10. Mar 18, 2009 #5
    Dandelion007

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    Brabanters are from Belgium. (Very Rare)
    Appenzellers are from Switzerland.

    I just got some young birds of each yesterday.

    [​IMG]
     
  12. Mar 19, 2009 #6
    EweSheep

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    Quote:Good idea! [​IMG]

    I second that motion! Smart thing to pass it up when breeders use it interchangeably or mixed them up.
     

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