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Description
HistoryThe Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, or Großer Schweizer Sennenhund, is the largest of the traditional Swiss herding breeds, the Sennenhunds, a grouping in which the Bernese Mountain Dog is also included. They are believed descended from large dogs brought to Switzerland by the Romans in the first century B.C., although another theory states that they arrived many centuries earlier with Phoenician traders. In any case, they are almost certainly the result of the mating of indigenous dogs with large mastiff-type dogs brought to Switzerland by foreign settlers. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are believed to be in the ancestry of both the Saint Bernard Dog and the Rottweiler.
Temperment
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a reputation of combining protectiveness with a gentle nature, particularly with respect to its love of its family, especially children.
These dogs are strong, active, and remarkably agile for their size. A Swissy can be trained for weight-pulling competitions and/or to pull carts behind them carrying goods or even a person. Prospective owners need to be prepared to give them lots of time and attention. Owners will often note that, despite their large stature, they will often behave as if they are a lap dog.
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General Information
| Living Space | Home with Yard Access |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
| Average Life | 10-12 years |
| Trainability |  |
| Energy Level |  |
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| Watchdog | |
| Friendliness with pets | |
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Appearance
| Size | Large |
| Average Height | 24-28 inches |
| Average Weight | 105-140 pounds |
| Coat Color | Black and Rust with White Feet, Chest, tail tip, Muzzle, Blaze, and sometimes Collar. |
| Grooming |  |
Background
| Dog Group | Working |
| Origin | Switzerland |
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