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Personalised Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Gifts

We have a vast collection of Personalised Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Gifts for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for a new leash, a new bowl, or a stylish dog bandana, we have a range of gifts for your amazing Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Not only have we hand-picked perfect presents for your pooch, we have Greater Swiss Mountain Dog inspired gifts for proud owners too. From cushions to phone cases, there’s a gift for everyone.

Introduction

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are loyal and devoted companions and family pets. They are always ready to learn, making them easy to train, and with their on-going desire to please and protect, they make diligent watchdogs and trustworthy childhood playmates in equal measure.

History

Some experts believe the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog to be a descendent of the dogs brought to Switzerland by the Romans. Others believe the breed to have descended from the dogs of the Phoenicians, and another theory is that their ancestry dates back to Neolithic times in Europe. Originally herding dogs and guard dogs, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was also used to pull milk carts to market, a role they maintained until the invention of cars.

Personality

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog likes nothing more than pleasing its people. They are calm, confident characters, and always alert to any “dangers” they may need to protect their family from, using their bark rather than their bite to raise the alarm. Sociable by nature with a kind temperament, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog gets along with people of all ages and other animals, but the playful temptation to chase can be an issue with small animals unless training is given from an early age.

Vitals

Height 65-72 cm at the shoulder for dogs; 60-68 cm for bitches
Weight 60-70 kg for males; 50-60 kg for females
Other names Great Swiss Cattle Dog or Swissy
Origin Switzerland
Coat double coat of straight-haired outer layer and thick woolly underlayer
Colour black and tan (rust) with white markings
Eye Colour Brown
Life Expectancy 8 to 11 years
Health Issues Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are prone to certain hereditary health issues and conditions that affect large dog breeds. These include hip and elbow dysplasia, and Swissy lick and splenic torsion.
Care Tips Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are relatively low maintenance. Grooming: an occasional groom with a rubber brush to remove dead hairs. Feeding: two meals per day of high-quality food. Exercise: one hour minimum of exercise each day split into a morning and afternoon walk. Free time in a secure garden is ideal for this breed, and a happy Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a dog that has daily exercise and plenty of interaction with its people.

 

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