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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies for sale

When looking for Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies for sale, this breed may be referred to as the Swissy, GSMD, Grober Schweizer Sennenhund, or the Grand Bouvier Suisse. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was first imported to the United States in 1967 but is a rare breed worldwide even in their native homeland of Switzerland.

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies for sale were bred for farm work in the mountain region of Switzerland where they originated. This breed was used for draft work and the herding and guarding of livestock. It was believed that the breed had died out during the late 19th century but was rediscovered in 1908 by Dr. Albert Heim when judging a dog show and encouraged breeds to take interest in the re-establishing the breed. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1995 as part of the Working Group.

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies for sale will be a large, sturdy, powerful yet agile breed. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog ranges from 23.5 to 28.5 inches in height and weighs between 130-135 pounds. The life span of this breed is between 10 to 11 years. Health problems associated with this breed include: bloat, epilepsy, digestive disorders, and hip dysplasia. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies for sale do better in cooler climates.

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a double coat. The undercoat is thick and may show through the coat. The color of the undercoat can be dark gray, light gray, or tawny. The topcoat is 1 or 2 inches long, thick, and black with rust and white markings. The rust markings appear as a spot over each eye, on the cheeks, and on either side of the chest. The white markings appear as a blaze on the muzzle, on the chest or neck, and on the tip of the tail. This thick coat can cause them to overheat in high temperatures. The coat of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies for sale is medium-length and requires occasional brushing to remove loose hair.

When you see Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies for sale and make the decision to make a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog a member of your family, you will find this breed to be happy, jovial, kind, willing, obedient, and sensitive. These puppies for sale love people and crave attention and physical contact. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog does well living in an apartment or in a dwelling with a small yard as long as they receive sufficient daily exercise.

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies for sale are very alert to their surroundings and protective. They will warn their owner if anything is amiss with their loud, booming, intimidating bark. They make a great watchdog but not a good guard dog. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a very strong personality and needs a master with a stronger personality to avoid the development of behavioral issues. This strong personality also makes them slow to housetrain. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog may be aggressive to dogs of the same gender; they do get along well with cats but may try to chase smaller house pets.

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies for sale are very fond and protective of children and may even attempt to herd them. This is large breed that may accidently knock down a small child while playing. Training requires dedication, but is well worth the faithfulness and devotion you will receive in return. These puppies for sale are good family pets

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