Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Also called Grand Bouvier Suisse, Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund and Swissy
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Switzerland for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.
- Weight
- 79–141 lb (36–64 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 24–28 in (60–72 cm)
- Life span
- 8–11 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
- Origin
- Swiss Alps, Switzerland
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Drools sometimes
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Bold
Faithful
Self-assured
Willing worker
Coat colours
Black, rust, and white tricolor
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 90–141 lb (41–64 kg) | 79–110 lb (36–50 kg) |
| Height | 26–28 in (65–72 cm) | 24–27 in (60–69 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standard and Illustration – GSMDCA (opens in a new tab)
- Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standard - AEGIS GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOGS (opens in a new tab)
- 32 things to know about Greater Swiss Mountain dogs (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).