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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Dog Breed
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Dog Classification:
Greater Swiss Mountain dogs are working
dogs.
Other Names: Great Swiss Mountain
Dog, Swissy, Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund,
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog in Foreign Languages:
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French: Grand
Bouvier Suisse
German: Grosser Schweizer
Sennenhund
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Origins: Greater Swiss Mountain
Dogs were initially bred in Switzerland
to pull farmers carts.
Description: Greater Swiss Mountain
Dogs are large dogs with a broad powerful
chest, they have a large head, small triangular
shaped ears that hang down. Greater Swiss
Mountain Dogs have a square muzzle and
boxey nose.
Size: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
are large dogs, they weigh 110 to 154
lbs, they stand 24 to 28 inches tall.
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weight
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height |
| Female |
110 - 132 lbs |
24 - 27 inches tall |
| Male |
132 - 154
lbs |
26 - 28
inches tall |
Coat: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
have a double coat, that is smooth and
tricolored with black, white, and rust.
Disposition: Greater Swiss Mountain
Dogs are loyal and protective but not
aggressive. They are calm, easygoing and
gentle with children.
Type Dog: Greater Swiss Mountain
dogs are working dogs.
Litter Size: Greater Swiss Mountain
Dogs give birth to litters with 4 to 8
puppies.
Behavior: Greater Swiss Mountain
Dogs are sensitive, loyal and devoted
family dogs. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
should be socialized at a young age.
Traits: Greater Swiss Mountain
Dogs are self-confident, active, easygoing,
and calm.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Life Span: Greater Swiss Mountain
Dog typically has a lifespan of 10 to
11 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, CKC,
KC(UK), UKC
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