Known to be king of headers and drafters, the Greater Swiss Mountain dog walks like a horse and gives off an animated but gentle expression. Other than its great physical strength, sociableness, activeness, and love for a human companion, the Greater Swiss Mountain dog is also identified by its moderate size, black, white, or rusty coat, almond-shaped eyes, high-set triangular-shaped medium-size ears which relax close to the eyes, and clean lips. The dog is quick to sound warning but reluctant to bite. Its neck is muscular and clean while the body shows white marking on the head, muzzle, and toe, and its tail falls behind the hind legs.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have a withers height between 23.5”-28.5” (60-72 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 80-140 lb (36-64 kg). The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an overall body length of roughly 35”-41” (89-104 cm), standing height between 30”-36” (76-91 cm), and a typical lifespan of 7-11 years.
Known to be king of headers and drafters, the Greater Swiss Mountain dog walks like a horse and gives off an animated but gentle expression. Other than its great physical strength, sociableness, activeness, and love for a human companion, the Greater Swiss Mountain dog is also identified by its moderate size, black, white, or rusty coat, almond-shaped eyes, high-set triangular-shaped medium-size ears which relax close to the eyes, and clean lips. The dog is quick to sound warning but reluctant to bite. Its neck is muscular and clean while the body shows white marking on the head, muzzle, and toe, and its tail falls behind the hind legs.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have a withers height between 23.5”-28.5” (60-72 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 80-140 lb (36-64 kg). The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an overall body length of roughly 35”-41” (89-104 cm), standing height between 30”-36” (76-91 cm), and a typical lifespan of 7-11 years.
