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Identification A large dog with a rich tri-colored coat, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is easy to spot in a crowd.
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The History of Working Dogs The American Kennel Club's Working Group division of dogs recognizes 26 breeds.
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Any color other than the "Black, Red and White" tri-colored dog described above, such as "Blue/Charcoal, Red and White" or "Red and White" is considered a disqualification.
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The breed was assumed to have died out by the late 19th century, as their work was being done by other breeds or machines, but they were rediscovered in the early 1900s.
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The croup is long, broad and smoothly rounded to the tail insertion.
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Disqualifications Any color other than the "Black, Red and White" tri-colored dog described above, such as "Blue/Charcoal, Red and White" or "Red and White." Blue eye or eyes.
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Depth of chest is approximately one half the total height of the dog at the withers.
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Jim Barton is a past President, Vice President and Director of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
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Daughter, Jennifer, was the first to introduce competitive weight pulling to the Swissys winning the breeds first ever gold medal.
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These honors point out the strength and versatility of Barton Manor Swissys.
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As President he was instrumental in seeking and ultimately gaining full recognition into the American Kennel Club for the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.Cheri Barton is also a past director of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.and a past director of the American Greater Swiss Breeders Association.
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Whatever their origin, they spread over Europe and interbred with native dogs, eventually developing along independent lines in isolated communities.
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The breeds share a common heritage, probably derived from the mastiff or Molossian dogs of the Romans.
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Many came to be known as metzgerhunde, or "butcher's dogs." Until the late 1800s, all these dogs, which share a common coat color pattern, were generally assumed to be of one breed or type.
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These dogs were most likely introduced when the Romans crossed through Switzerland.
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The chest is broad and deep, and the breast bone extends slightly ahead of the legs.
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The four breeds differ in size but have similar markings.
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Swissy's get along well with family pets and should be taught not to chase.
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Not a roamer, they hate to be tied or confined and are happiest with their family.
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The outer coat is about 1-1¾ inches long, lined with a dense undercoat.
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To insure that you have a healthy and trainable puppy we require you to have your Greater Swiss Mountain puppy, Entlebucher Mountain puppy and Bernese Mountain puppy spayed/neuter between six and nine months of age.
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Each Greater Swiss Mountain puppy, Entlebucher Mountain puppy and Bernese Mountain puppy receives personal attention from the first day of their birth.
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We strongly advise new pet owners to take their new puppy to an obedience class.
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NOTE: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level.
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While the Swissy isn't the right breed for everyone, those who are willing to love, train, and care for this large dog will enjoy wonderful companionship.
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Choose the middle-of-the-road puppy, not the one who's beating up his littermates or the one who's hiding in the corner.
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Moderate Exercise needs more info Some breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block.
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If you're considering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious "strangers" put him on permanent alert?
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This was accomplished when, in 1910, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was accepted by the Swiss Kennel Club registry.
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Fun fact:  At one time, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was known simply as "Old Blaze." Grooming blurb:  The Swissy's short, dense coat is easy to care for.
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Compatibility:   The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a social dog who gets along well with children, other dogs and other pets.
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He is not overly active inside the home and settles down easily.
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Believing the Swissy to be extinct, Heim was glad to see the specimen and encouraged Schertenleib and other breeders to do all they could to save it.
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He is a large dog who enjoys his time outdoors and is happy to accompany his family on walks and hikes.
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Coat care in the form of brushing once a week is enough, but the frequency should be increased at times of shedding.
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  Whatever the case, the breed spread throughout Europe and cross-bred with native dogs, finally developing in isolated communities along individual lines.
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  History and Background   Described as the largest and oldest of the four strains of Swiss Mountain Dogs, or Sennenhunde, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog shares common ancestry with the Roman Molossian dogs or the Mastiff.
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The American Kennel Club later admitted the breed into the Miscellaneous class in 1985, and gave it complete recognition 10 years later.
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The breed is characterized as a strong and powerful draft dog.
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The year 1908 can be regarded as the birth date of the Greater Swiss; in this year Heim spotted a magnificent shorthaired dog entered in a Bernese mountain dog contest.
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Only in 1968 did the Greater Swiss come to America, with the first litter being born in 1970.
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The Greater Swiss mountain dog is the oldest and largest of four varieties of sennenhunde, or Swiss mountain dogs; the other three are the Appenzeller, Entlebucher and Bernese.
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In 1985 the breed was admitted into the AKC miscellaneous class, achieving full recognition in 1995.
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This means meeting many new people and being introduced to many new situations.
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A true working breed, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is most content when he has a job or purpose.
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This takes time, effort and a good dose of patience.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog are slow maturing both mentally and physically.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs were originally bred as draft and guard dogs.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog | Temperament & Personality

Potential owners should be prepared to deal with a large, bouncy, often clumsy animal for several years.
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Find out all you need to know to make sure your pet stays healthy.
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With so many dog breeds to choose from, sometime it's easier to seach based on certain characterisitcs.
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Activity Requirements The Swissy was designed to pull carts in the Swiss Alps.
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They are alert watchdogs, letting everyone in a three- block radius know that a stranger is approaching, but they are not aggressive guard dogs and can be trusted to be polite to house guests, once properly introduced.
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Training should involve a lot of treats, as this is probably the only way to motivate this headstrong animal.
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We had to pay a great deal for our breeding stock.
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In other words we do not limit breeding rights with full AKC and/or APRI registration.
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It seemed no one wanted us to have Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs.
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They are not curr's in the back yard grinding out puppies to sell.Our goal is to provide to good homes, a few well bred, healthy Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies, so that others may enjoy the Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs as we do, and at a reasonable price without limitations as to what you can or can't do with you dog.
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There will always be some less healthy than others.Anyone who tells you that your Greater Swiss Mountain Dog will not have a health issue is not telling you the truth.Proper nutrition is the primary issue to having a healthy Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
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  There seems to be a faction of "Reputable Breeders" that want to scare people from getting Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs by calling all other breeders "Puppy Mills" and "Irresponsible", loaded with health problems and "their puppies" will drop dead at the age of two years, however if you notice, they always have a solution for you, "Get one from them" if you can qualify.
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This dog, of the mastiff family, has short but heavy coat which is well suited to its mountain home.
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Introduced to the United States in 1968, it was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995.
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They usually come in black with rust and white markings.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs can live as long as 12 years.
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They are very alert to environmental changes, barking at odd sounds and smells.
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The Look of a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have large, muscular frames—slightly longer than tall—that are covered in short, dense coats.
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Continuing to breed the Greater Swiss with other dogs who possessed the same traits but did not hold a pedigree, the dogs continued in strength.
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The old Mastiffs probably intermixed with native Swiss dogs to form the four Swiss dogs we see today.
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First Registered by the AKC: 1985 AKC Group: Working Class: Herding Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), UKC Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Main Page Right Side Include Home Page Rate Chart Directory of Breed Profiles.
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They are square, evenly built dogs that have smooth fur of a tricolor pattern.
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Before making a purchase talk to the breeder, ask them many questions about their dogs and the breed in general.
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Their double coat has a thick undercoat and short outer coat.
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Greater Swiss Mountain DogLoveToKnow »Parenting & Lifestyle »Dogs »Dog Breeds »Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greater Swiss Mountain DogBy Andrea Avery A gentle giant, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a happy and sociable companion.
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There should be white markings on: All four paws Tail Muzzle Eye area Chest Neck (optional) The head is large, with a friendly and alert expression.
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It is heavy boned and well muscled, appearing sturdy and strong.
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Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995, the Greater Swiss belongs to the AKC Working Group.
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He is obedient by nature and thrives on being with his human family.
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If outside, the dog should have plenty of shade and clean water.
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The eyebrows, lower legs and parts of the belly and face are touched with rust patches.
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The problem is you live in New York and it's currently Saturday.
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According to "ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs," this breed still makes an excellent watchdog and is very good with children.
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Because of how large they are, they are not suitable for living in apartments.
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