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Great Swiss Mountain Dog - Information and NZ Breed Standards

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Great Swiss Mountain Dog


Group:
Utility

Size:
Large

Lifespan:
Over 10 years

Exercise:
Up to one hour per day

Grooming:
Once a week

Watchdog Ability:
High

Protection Ability:
High

Area of Origin:
Swiss Alps

Other Names:
Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund or Grand Bouvier Suisse


Original Function:
Herding, guarding, carting



History

As the name suggests, the Great Swiss Mountain dog is the largest of the Swiss herding breeds and the heaviest in build. He shares the same origins as the Bernese and carries the typical tricolour markings but he has a short dense coat and is perhaps a little heavier in head. The breed was used for herding cattle, as a guard dog and as a carting dog. Often working in pairs, the Great Swiss Mountain Dog was used for pulling milk carts to the cheese factories and taking the cheeses to market.

Temperament

The Great Swiss Mountain Dog is happy with an enthusiastic nature and strong affinity to people and children. This breed is sociable, active, calm and dignified.

Upkeep

They need plenty of room to exercise.

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