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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Mix
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Mix
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Mix

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Mix

Cuteness 54

History

Swissies descend from war dogs brought over the Alps by Julius Caesar’s legions. The Swiss utilized these mastiff-types when breeding their Alpine mountain dogs, or Sennenhund. Of these, Swissies are the oldest and the largest (or, the “greater”). In remote mountain passes they toiled as all-around farm-and-pasture hands, specializing in hauling loads of meat and dairy to market in smartly outfitted dogcarts. The Greater Swiss is closely related to the Bernese Mountain Dog and is a component breed of the Saint Bernard and Rottweiler.

Care and Health

This is basically a “wash and wear” breed, but they are double coated and do blow their undercoat, usually twice a year. When this is occurring they benefit from a good bath and blow-out, followed by a thorough brushing with a rake or shedding tool. For the rest of the year the occasional bath and brushing usually does the trick. They need regular nail-trims and ear and teeth cleaning. Obesity is one of the greatest health problems in the breed.

Fun Fact

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is considered the oldest of the Swiss breeds

Good For

Guard dogs, drafting and herding.

Attributes

Faithful, Family-Oriented, Dependable

Traits

Size large, long Fur, sheds minimal, high energy.

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