A Swiss Mountain Dog is more than just a short-haired Bernese Mountain Dog. The two breeds are similar to each other, but the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is much larger and heavier than the Bernese Mountain Dog or the other two breeds in the Swiss mountains, the Appenzeller and the Entlebucher. “Svictoria” is a very intelligent dog that has been caught in many countries of the world, not only in Switzerland.
Origins
Another name given to this breed is Cattle Dog, which gives some idea why it is a breed. developed According to Dr. Caroline Collie, Ph. D. in the “Encyclopedia of Dogs” (Barron, 2005), when the Romans passed through Switzerland, they left some of their Mastiffs and Molossian dogs behind. He also points out that some people believe that the Phoenicians brought Molossians and Molossian dogs to Spain in 1100 BC, and that Spanish traders then brought dogs to Switzerland.
Regardless of the race of their owners, Mastiff-type giant dogs were chosen by the owners of the Swiss mountains to guard their cattle, herds, cattle, and possessions. They are also allowed to pick up loads, like a wasp. For this reason these dogs are very protective of their families and fields, but they can be aggressive towards strangers – especially strangers’ dogs. But they can be trained to receive strangers.
The first Major Swiss Mountain Dog went to a dog show in 1908 and was entered in the Bernese class. Professor Helm was visiting the show, saw this dog and knew that this breed was completely different from the Bernese.
General view
In coloration, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog certainly resembles the Short-haired Bernese Mountain Dog. They have mostly black bodies with rusty and white stripes. White is usually on the neck, chest, belly and feet. Dr. Caroline Colie points out that other colors can be produced in general, but cannot be shown or described. Like the Bernese, they also have a rusty-red eyebrow patch, and the dog is slightly longer than it is long.
But these dogs are huge in comparison to the Barnes. Although some Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs can only reach a weight of 80 pounds, the average weight is 125 pounds. Some male dogs are known to weigh 140 pounds. They have floppy ears, a gently curved tail and big feet in proportion to other dogs.
Special considerations
The “Swiss” were born to be industrious. They need a proper army, or I can do that, the disgust that criticizes the things that they do. Since they are a herd, they can sometimes go around. They can quickly learn to herd any group of animals, including deer, chickens, llamas or babies.
They should be discarded at least once a week and only washed when needed. Some dogs seem to keep themselves much cleaner than humans.
According to the “ASPCA Complete Guide Dogs” (Chronicle Books, 1999), Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are prone to many common health problems with in breeding dogs, including bloat, panostetis, swallowing problems and hip dysplasia. But, on average, they can live for 10 – 13 years.
References:
“The Encyclopedia of Dogs.” Dr. Caroline Collie, Ph. Mr. Barron’s; 2005
“ASPCA Guide to Dogs.” Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld, VMD. Chronicle Books; 1999
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America. “Breed Information.” http://gsmdca.homestead.com/BreedInformation/BreedInformation2.html
