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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
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Owner:
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Marlene Pedersen
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Pet's Name:
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Samson
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The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is also known as the Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund, Large Swiss Mountain Dog, and Great Swiss Cattle Dog. This black, white, and rust dog has a puppy period of a couple years or more. Legend has it that it descended from the Mastiffs that Roman solders brought to the area on their long journeys. The breed is related to other Sennenhunds like the popular Bernese Mountain Dog. It's used to guard, watch, and protect without the propensity for violent behavior to boot. The Saint Bernard is generally thought to be a descendant of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. When the Saint Bernard became popular, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog became much less popular. Its existence was even threatened, but it became popular again through efforts of conscientious dog breeders that spotted it sporadically at dog shows. It was introduced to America in 1967. It's a gigantic dog that comes in at 24 to 29 inches at the withers and 130 pounds or more on the weight scales. Regular brushing will maintain its coat year-round.
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has health problems like bloat, hip dysplasia, distichiasis, epilepsy, and digestive ailments. Other than that, it suffers from an excess of cuteness! They live around 10 to 11 years. They're protective and wary of strangers. They love their family, and they will bark vigorously if intruders approach. They're loyal family pets that need to be inside with the family to stay maximally happy and fulfilled in their duties and activities. It's gentle around children. Unfortunately, the breed was believed to be extinct at one point. The turn of the 20th century prompted cries from fanciers over its disappearance. It wasn't long before the Saint Bernard began appearing instead. These dogs were once herding dogs, like other great Alps breeds. However, they eventually turned to draft dogs. They were used to pull carts of food, especially cheese and dairy products, to the market for sale. Today, it's more of a fun tradition than a real activity. It's purely ceremonial.
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog gets strung out if a family member disappears. The family is like its primary pack. It needs to have its pack all in one location to stay on an even, stable keel. There is no reason not to like the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. It has a tri-color double coat that's seen in many dogs. It's black with white and burnt orange, or rust, markings. This pattern is particularly appealing. Rust coloring is also present on the face. It wasn't even recognized around the world until 1995. That's a long time for an ancient dog. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are humongous, muscular, draft dogs.
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