Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Breed Profile
Group: Working
Origin: Switzerland
Colour: Tricolour
Lifespan: 10 to 11 years
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a confident, good-natured, friendly, courageous and protective dog.
Owner's Guide
Strong and larger than the Bernese, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have a strong, protective nature. If well socialized, they are happy, gentle giants, but care needs to be taken with other dogs.
Originally bred to pull carts.
Special characteristics
Strong and protective.
Exercise requirements
Medium. Enjoys exercise and play.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, loyal
Children: good
Other pets: good
Strangers: good if well socialized
Unfamiliar dogs: can be problematic
Perfect owner
Experienced, physically strong, easy-going owner who can give this dog plenty of socialization, exercise and play.
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