Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
FCI 58
68,5 cmAdult male
at the withers
at the withers
- Mass
- approx. 52–64 kgOrientacyjny zakres rasy
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog — size comparison
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is substantial, broad-chested and distinctly muscular. Its short black coat with reddish-brown and white markings resembles the B
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Height
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68.5 cm
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog — size comparison — facts and sources
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is substantial, broad-chested and distinctly muscular. Its short black coat with reddish-brown and white markings resembles the Bernese Mountain Dog's colouring but forms no long fringes. A strong head and powerful legs emphasise its strength. Despite its size it should move freely, without sluggishness caused by an excessively heavy build.
Its ancestors were Swiss butchers' and farm dogs that drove cattle, guarded property and pulled loads. In 1908 Professor Albert Heim saw short-haired dogs presented as Bernese Mountain Dogs at a Langenthal show and recognised representatives of a disappearing type. They were recognised in Switzerland as a separate breed the following year, and a dedicated club was founded in 1912.
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is usually confident and calm in everyday situations. It enjoys familiar people's presence without necessarily greeting every visitor effusively. It notices changes around the home and can announce them vocally. Its moderate temperament means freedom from constant haste rather than passivity: it willingly joins shared activities and acts decisively when interested.