Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Breed Group
Working Group
Personality
Happy, enthusiastic, loves people, sociable, calm, crave attention and physical contact, bold, faithful, confident, gentle, eager to please, stubborn, determined, intelligent, alert, typically not shy or aggressive
Fun Fact
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was developed as a breed to work on Swiss farms. During World War II, the Swiss army used them as draft dogs. In 1945, there were only about 350-400 Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs left. The first Swissys were imported to the U.S. in 1968.
Average Height
25.5-28.5 Inches (Male)
23.7-27 Inches (Female)
Average Weight
115-140 Pounds (Male) 85-110 Pounds (Female)
Life Span
8-11 Years
Grooming Tips
- Continually growing.
- Sheds in weekly to twelve-week cycles.
- Some breeds are more inclined to sensitive skin.
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