Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
"Gabe"
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Profile
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Lifespan: 8-11 Years
Avg height: 60-72cm
Avg weight: 36-60kg
Coat type: Smooth, double coated
Coat colours: Black with tan and white markings
Originally bred for: Working farm dog- cattle herding, hauling dairy produce
Breed traits: Confident, fearless, amiable, alert, devoted
A little about the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
A rare breed, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a strong, agreeable and sociable working dog. Though they require a large amount of space and exercise, they are endlessly faithful to their families.
GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG HEALTH INFORMATION
Health concerns that affect the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog include: Canine Hip Dysplasia, shoulder Osteochondritis Dissecans and Panosteitis. Less commonly they can have seizures, splenic or gastric torsion (bloat) and female urinary incontinence.
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