The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a draft and drover breed; it is a large, heavy-boned dog with incredible physical strength. Despite being heavy-boned and well-muscled, the dog is agile enough to perform the all-purpose farm duties of the mountainous regions of its origin.
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is large, sturdy and muscular. The skull is flat and broad, with a slight stop. The backskull and blunt muzzle are about the same length. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The nose and lips are black. The medium sized, almond shaped eyes vary from hazel to chestnut in color. The medium sized ears are triangular in shape, slightly rounded at the tip, hanging close to the head. The topline is level. The front legs are straight. The feed are round and compact. The chest is deep and broad. The tail is thicker at the base, tapering to a point reaching to the hocks. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The double coat has a dense outer coat of about 1 – 1 1/4 to 2 inches (3-5 cm.) long. The under coat is thick. The tri-color coat has a black base with rust and white specific markings. Symmetrical markings are prefred by breeders. Rust markings appear in a spot over each eye, on the cheeks and on either side of the chest. White appears as a blaze on the muzzle, on the chest, and on the tip of the tail. There may be a white collar or patches of white on the neck.
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is willing and eager to please. They are excellent with children. Devoted, sweet and easy-going, generally good with other pets and is not dog aggressive. Teach them not to chase. Cautious, and protective, of the home. The Swissy warms up quickly to welcomed newcomers. An admirable, courageous, keen watchdog who will bark if they hear something out of the ordinary. They will not be happy confined to kennel life, enjoying their family.
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