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| Breed Group : | working |
| Weight : | male: 105-140 lbs ( 47-63 kg ) ; female : 85-110 lbs (38-50 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 25.5-28.5 inches ( 65-73 centimeters ); female: 23.5-27 inches ( 60-68 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is definitely one of those small dogs. It is a muscular and strong large sized dog. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppy originated from the Swiss Alps villages/farms. He is the largest and is considered the oldest of the four Sennenhund dog breeds that are believed to be descendants of the Roman Mastiffs. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an incredible drafting ability that gave the nickname: "the poor man's horse" to this breed. |
| Breed Character Information : | The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is said to have an alert character, making it an excellent watchdog. Great Swiss Mountain Dogs however are not aggressive (similar to most of the small dogs) and thus cannot make good guard dogs. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is very courageous and will bark immediately at strangers or weird noises. |
| Breed Coat Information : | The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has coat colors that are both rust and black. White shades are on its feet, tail tip, chest, blaze, muzzle, and sometimes on the collar. Between the black and white colors on its legs, rust markings/shades are also seen. It has a short double coat with the outer coat being a bit coarse in texture and dense in nature while the undercoat is thick. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppy is faithful and a good companion with the dedication to boast of. This dog is great with children and is said to be well mannered with other pets, as said by the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Breed information’s. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | Knowing that the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a very large breed, you as an owner should have enough space in the house for it. This is not a very active breed and would not require a large yard but it is still important for its home to be spacious. This is a breed that would require training since it has the nature of chasing away small animals. |
| Breed Activity Information : | The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog only needs occasional exercise. It is not among the most active dog breeds but its size requires a little bit of activity, the best being long walks. |
| Breed Care Information : | The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, according to Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Breed information’s, is an average shredder. Because of this fact, occasional rubber brushing is sufficient. Coat Brushing using a hard bristle brush is also recommended. Through those brushing tips, shedding will be lessened. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a dog that is very easy to groom and take note that bathing should only be done on an as needed basis. A good wipe down will be enough for this breed. |
| Breed Training Information : | The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a highly intelligent breed and would normally do great in sports with obedience trials included. However, being a large breed, it needs an experienced trainer. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is eager to please so it only requires normal training methods to keep its attention. |
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