Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dog
Large breed active energy Short coat Working Group ๐ŸŒ Switzerland

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Faithful, Family-Oriented, Dependable

โ€œGreaterโ€ than what? Well, standing as high as 28.5 inches and weighing as much as a midsize human, a Greater Swiss might easily be greater than you.Swissies are immensely strong, yet agile enough to move a flock across the sloping foot of a mountain. The coat is a striking tricoโ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 85โ€“140 lbs (38.56โ€“63.5 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 23.5โ€“28.5" ๐ŸŽ‚ 8โ€“11 yr lifespan

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Characteristics

Energy

80%

Shedding

60%

Trainability

60%

Grooming

40%

Friendliness

60%

Coat Type

Short coat

Weekly Brushing

Expert Picks for Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

โญ Top Pick Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

dog food

Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

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Best overall large breed food โ€” consistent quality at a fair priceโ€ฆ

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

toys

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

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The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ€” nothing else comes closeโ€ฆ

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

beds

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

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Best cooling bed โ€” essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโ€ฆ

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

health

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

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Best DNA test overall โ€” unmatched health screening depthโ€ฆ

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

training

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

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Best GPS collar for active owners โ€” 3-month battery is class-leadingโ€ฆ

Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

grooming

Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

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Best probiotic coat spray โ€” supports skin microbiome health between baโ€ฆ

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Care Tips

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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.

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Seasonal shedder โ€” daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 2 โ€” Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molosser and Swiss Mountain Dogs

Section

Sennenhonden

Status

recognized