Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Originally from Switzerland, it is a breed that was deliberately designed by people. It is a very conspicuous, tricolor, huge, powerful large dog and firm in appearance. It is a working dog. The expression is lively and gentle. The eyes are dark brown, medium sized, neither deep nor prominent, and the eyelids are close to the eyeball. The eye sockets are black. The ears are medium in size, high at the base of the ear, triangular in shape, slightly rounded at the tip, and drooping against the head when at rest. When he is alert, the ear roots protrude and the ears are turned forward. The tips of the ears are flush with the top of the head. The head is flat and wide, with a slight stop. The head is the same length as the muzzle. The muzzle is blunt and not pointed. The muzzle is firm and straight, and the nasal mirror is black. The lips are neat and clean, of the clean-lip variety. Only the upper lip is slightly developed. The bite and is clipped bite and.

The neck is moderately long, well muscled and neat. The dorsal line is horizontal from the horse's shoulder ridge to the rump. The chest is wide and deep, with a slightly prominent sternum. The shoulders are high and long. The body is full and slightly tucked. The ribs are well expanded and the loin is wide and firm. The rump is long, wide and smoothly rounded to the tail root. It is obvious that the tail extends to the fly joint. When he is resting, the tail drops down and when excited, the tail protrudes.

The shoulders are long, sloping and firm. Flat and well muscled. The forelimbs are straight and strong. The ankles are slightly inclined, but never appear to be slack. The paws are round and compact, with rounded toes. The paws can be removed or retained.

The thighs are wide, firm and muscular. The hind knee is moderately inclined and the thigh tapers toward the fly joint. The fly joint is as low and straight as possible when viewed from behind. The wolf claws must be removed. The paws are round and compact, neither curved inward nor turned outward.

The coat is dense, 1 inch to 1.75 inches long. Sometimes the underfur appears to be thick.

The undercoat should of course be black. The markings are rich rust and white. Symmetrical markings are ideal. The rust color appears above the eyes, on both cheeks, on the sides of the chest, on the limbs and under the tail. The muzzle has white bands. White markings on the chest are more typical, the tip of the tail is white, the paws are white and the rust color is found between white and black. A white patch or white collar is allowed around the neck.

The forequarters are extended and stretched, the hindquarters are strongly driven, and the back is kept horizontal.

A brave, reliable, responsive working dog that is alert and vigilant. Neuroticism or aggressiveness is a serious defect.

Any under color other than black. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is among the largest of the Swiss Land Dogs, has a smooth coat that is easy to care for, and is a brave, reliable, and responsive working dog. In remote areas of Switzerland, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is used by farmers for herding livestock, guarding and pulling carts.

The coat of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, like other common types of dogs, is mainly black and tan, with the tan areas bordered by black or white spots. The white parts form white patches extending to the chest, plus white at the ends of the toes and tail.

Early use was mainly for herding and herd guarding, but also as a family guard dog and drag dog. It is energetic and tireless, maintaining a high level of energy both day and night, and has good bouncing power. The dog is quiet, easy to train and can also be used as a companion dog. Because of its size, it is not well suited for urban breeding. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a working dog, and to be called a working dog means that the dog must be in good basic physical condition. A healthy dog's physical stance and posture gives the impression of being very energetic. Interest in what is going on in the environment.