Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breeders

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Perfecting the Breed

To produce good quality Greater Swiss Mountain dogs, breeders should be aware of the breed's characteristics. The official AKC standard states all the details such as the dog's appearance and temperament. Breed standard is a picture of an ideal dog. All breeders of the Greater Swiss Mountain dog should have this standard in mind. National and local breed clubs encourage breeders to mate Greater Swiss Mountain dogs for the purpose of perfecting the breed. Any mating that is initiated for commercial profit only should be avoided.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Pictures

Picture source:
Golden Gate

The AKC fully recognized the Greater Swiss Mountain dog in 1995. This breed belongs to the Working Group of dogs. According to the standard, the Greater Swiss Mountain dog should stand about 25.5-28.5 inches at the shoulder. Females are usually smaller. Their height is from 23.5 to 27 inches. The Greater Swiss Mountain dog is slightly longer than it is tall.

The breed is tri-colored. The basic color should always be black. Other colors are rust and white. It is good if the markings are symmetrical. The coat is double. Though coat color is important, working qualities should be a priority when judging a dog.

Breeders should aim for stable temperaments as well. It is not recommended to breed too shy or aggressive dogs. Greater Swiss Mountain dogs should be faithful, alert, and hard working.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Breeders Links

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Breeders Links - US

Barton Manor - Breeders presenting their dogs with pictures and pedigrees.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Pictures

Picture source:
Golden Gate

Blue Okie Kennels - Lincoln, Nebraska-based breeders of Greater Swiss Mountain dogs. Learn about the sires and dames or check out the latest puppy litter.

Brush Creek Farm - Breeding Great Swiss Mountain Dogs. Information on their dogs, and the breed in general. Phillipsburg, MO.

Dav-Ka Kennels - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breeder with photos and description. Located in Illinois since 1986.

Dav-Ka's Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Experienced breeders of Greater Swiss Mountain dogs. Lots of breed information.

Dufenhof Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Breeding Greater Swiss Mountain dogs to be wonderful family companions and show dogs, with good health, good temperaments and good natural working abilities. VA.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs from Mars - Site features Swissies from Mars Kennels as well as other breeders. Photos, breed and health information and considerations before you buy a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Illinois.

Low-Valley Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Home of Selectively breeding of high quality Greater Swiss Mountain Dog with sound temperament and loving healthy companions. PA.

MacAlphine's Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Breeders in Virginia.

Morning Sun Kennels - Home of the Bernese Mountain Dogs and Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. PA.

Shadetree Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Breeders of top quality GSMD. Breed sound minds and sound bodies. VA.

Trout Creek Swiss Mountain Dogs - Breeder with photos of dogs. Located in WA.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Breeders Links - International

Cherry von Tannenhof - Breeders in Germany with litter announcements.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Pictures

Picture source:
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs from MARS

Cimba vom Tannenhof - Breeders of Greater Swiss Mountain dogs in Germany offer pictures of the dogs, links, and contact information.

Grasmuck Kennel - Breeder's history, breed information, and pictures. Germany.

Great Swiss Mountain Dogs vom Rhoener Kueppchen - Kennel in Germany breeds Greater Swiss Mountain dogs.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs vom Winnensturz - Kennel history, breed information, and a picture gallery. Germany.

Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund - Danish breeders with pictures of the dogs. In Danish and English.

Swissy - German site dedicated to the Greater Swiss Mountain dog. Breeders supply pictures of adult dogs and puppies, and offer breed information. Germany.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - Rescues Links

Bark Bytes - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Rescue - Provides a listing of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Rescue organizations in the United States.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Rescue - Rescue page of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. Adoption application and breed information.