How Do You Identify A Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a working dog with powerful drive in the rear. This bold and faithful worker is alert and vigilant and should not show tendencies of being shy or aggressive. It is a Draft and Drover breed and should be heavy boned and well-muscled while being agile enough for farm duties in the mountainous regions where it originated. Look at the size and proportion of this breed. Males are 25 ½ to 28 ½ inches at the shoulders and females are 23 ½ to 27 inches at the shoulders. It is slightly longer than tall and should give off a sturdy appearance. Males and females weigh 130 to 135 pounds. Check the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog’s expression and head appearance. The expression is animated, yet gentle. The almond-shaped eyes may be brown or dark brown and are medium-sized. They are not set too deep, nor do they protrude. The medium-sized ears are set high and are triangular with a gently rounded tip. The large muzzle is blunt and straight leading to a black nose. Make s
