Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 23.5-27 in, Males 25.5-28.5 in
Weight
Females 85-110 lbs, Males 115-140 lbs
Life Expectancy
8-11 yrs
History
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's origins are a bit unclear, as the Swiss valleys were isolated from the rest of the world between the 16-19th centuries. It is believed that mastiff-like war dogs that Julius Caesar's legions brought over the Alps were used to breed Sennenhunds, or Alpine mountain dogs. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs were one of these Alpine mountain dog breeds and were used as multipurpose farm and pasture dogs. One of their more charismatic jobs was to pull a specially made dog cart carrying milk and meat to market.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Noise Level
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Gentle, fun, loving, and devoted to family
Bold, independent, confident, and can be stubborn
Make great watchdogs but are not aggressive
Need lots of mental stimulation and are happiest when they have a job to perform
Some have a strong prey drive and love to chase anything that moves
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