Great Swiss Mountain Dog Blog

Things you did not know about Great Swiss Mountain Dog

Big Dog — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:40:57 +0000

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can be described, well, as great! They were at one time the most popular breed in Switzerland because of their helpfulness in farm and guarding duties. The Swissy is also considered as the largest and oldest of the four Sennenhund breeds. Furthermore, their rich history is full of fascinating facts that is worth knowing and here are some of them.

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is credited for the development of other large dog breeds such as the Saint Bernard and the Rottweiler. The Swissy, however, is believed to have descended from Roman Mastiffs that were brought to Switzerland for around 2,000 years ago.

A long time ago, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was known as the “Poor Man’s Horse.” The reason for this is that they were used to pull carts and wagons for common folk such as farmers similar to what a horse can do. Their large and muscular build made it possible for them to draft loads as heavy as 3,000 pounds. That means that they are even strong enough to carry numerous goods and even a person. The breed’s agility was also an asset in maneuvering through mountainous terrains making them valuable for the said task.

In the late 19th century, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was almost extinct. The once popular breed declined in number and popularity because they were replaced in their duties by machines, other dog breeds, and other animals. This changed because of the efforts of Franz Schertenleib and Dr. Albert Heim. Schertenleib was able to found a Swissy in an isolated farm and took it to the 25th anniversary celebration of the Swiss Kennel Club in 1908. Dr. Heim was the judge at this event and liked the dog. Heim then encouraged and advocated the proliferation of the breed and started a new spark of interest in the Swissy.

Great Swiss Mountain Dog breaks the stool

Big Dog — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:27:51 +0000

As you can see in this video, dog and cat are not always the best playmates. I guess the Great Swiss Mountain Dog couldn’t bare that the cat is taller than he is, and this led to the demolition of the stool. It is clearly seen, that the cat didn’t give up his superior position easily. I wonder what other furniture they broke while playing. At least the carpenter will have lots of work to do.

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D Dog Fan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:42:51 +0000

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Is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog a good choice for me?

Big Dog — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:14:26 +0000

If you would like to have an excellent watchdog for yourself and for your family that is courageous and alert, yet never aggressive, then the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is the best breed for you. This breed starts to bark to warn their family if there’s something unusual happening around the house. This dog is also friendly and is fond of children. On the other hand, they need early socialization and obedience training if you would like to have another dog in the house or you already have some other pets, as this dog can start chasing them – because of their nature.

The coat of these dogs is coarse, short and dense; they are average shedders, so they require at least weekly brushing. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a relatively healthy breed, but occasional visits to the vet are required, as they are slightly prone to health issues like abdominal diseases, urinary incontinence or hip dysplasia.

Training of this breed is relatively easy, as this dog is very clever and loves to be taught. However, the trainer must be an experienced one, as this dog is really big in size and requires many rewards.

All in all, these dogs are good for people who would like to have a big ‘bear’ as a companion that is lovely and eager to please. They require not too much exercise, but love long walks with their master.

I hope this article about the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog will help you decide whether this breed is the best one for you.

Factors To Consider When Picking Your Perfect Puppy

Big Dog — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:17:56 +0000

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Did you know?

Big Dog — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:22:29 +0000

The first Great Swiss Mountain dogs were brought to the US in 1968
When Swissies first took part in a dog show in 1908, they were called “Short-haired Bernese Mounatin Dogs”
This is the largest and oldest cattle dog
The Great Swiss Mountain Dog almost became extinct a 100 years ago
This breed helped in developing many other breeds, among others, the Saint Bernard and the Rottweiler
Swissies can do the work of a horse easily

photo: double q swissies

Who is the most beautiful among all Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies?

Big Dog — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:04:47 +0000

Source: Guardian Angel Pet Care

Cute GSMD puppy

Big Dog — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:14:36 +0000

Source: The Daily Puppy

“What do you want from me?”

What are the differences between an Entlebucher and a Great Swiss Mountain Dog?

Big Dog — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:30:01 +0000

They are two of the four Swiss Mountain dogs, all four are: Bernese Mountain Dog, Appenzeller, Entlebucher, Great Swiss Mountain dDg.
For first look, the two breeds can look quite similar, both are tri-colored, and have similar shape – but the first difference that we can notice is that the Great Swiss Mountain Dog (as we could guess from the name) is taller and heavier than the Entlebucher: the first breed weighs about 40-65 kgs and is 60-72 cm tall, while his colleuge is only 25-30 kgs and 48-51 cm tall as an average.
Both were bred to be working dogs – the difference is that Swissies used to be flock guardians, while the Entlebucher’s task was to work as a herding dog.

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Big Dog — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:18:25 +0000

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