Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

INTRODUCTION

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are Faithful, Family-Oriented and Dependable dogs they are from Working group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity they rank # 78. This breed is great as a herder dog they are strong, muscular and reliable companions. These dogs are big yet agile enough to control a flock and also is a great farm or house pet. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic.

HABITAT : Mountains, highlands, scree slopes, Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Self-confidence, Devoted, Fearless, Good-natured, Alert, Protective
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Switzerland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus

INTERESTING FACTS

1- Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Were All-Purpose Farm Dogs

2- They Tend to be Fantastic Family Companions

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Tri-color (black with rust and white markings)

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    10 - 11 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Length: 89 - 104cm (35 - 41in)
    Height: 76 - 91cm (30 - 36in)

  • TAIL

    The bushy tail is carried low when in repose; an upward swirl is allowed when the dog is alert or moving, but the tail is never curled over the back. The tail bones are straight and reach to or below the hock joints

  • WEIGHT

    Male: 60 - 70 kg
    Female: 50 - 60 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One or two times a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    Up to 18 pups

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Entlebucher Mountain Dog

  • FARM ANIMAL

    No

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    In 1909

  • ORIGIN

    Switzerland

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    They need extensive exposure to friendly people so they learn to recognize the normal behaviors of "good guys." Then they can recognize the difference when someone acts abnormally. Without early careful socialization, they may be suspicious of everyone, which could lead to aggression or shyness

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM