
Breed Profile
Bearded Collie
- WEIGHT: 45 to 55 lbs
- HEIGHT: 20 to 22 inches
- COLOR(S): Any shade of chocolate or gray. Tan and white may appear on tail tip, feet, chest, and as a blaze.
- BREED GROUP: Herding
Breed Profile
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
WEIGHT: 85 to 140 lbs
HEIGHT: 24 to 29 inches
COLOR(S): Black with bright, symmetrical russet and white markings. They have white at the toes, tail tip, chest and blaze. The tan always lies between the black and white. Red tricolors do occur but are not acceptable.
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is steady, watchful and protective, but not aggressive. These dogs are loyal, willing and loves to please, they are excellent with children. This dog needs to be a part of the family and prefers to be with his people all the time. Generally they can get along well with family and other pets and are not generally dog aggressive. They should be introduced to newcomers, since they are territorial, but will quickly warm up to those the family accepts. This is an excellent, courageous, alert watchdog who will bark at strange noises and intruders. They are slow to mature, both physically and mentally. Puppyhood may last 2-3 years.
GROOMING
Stiff and short. This is an easy groom dog, regular brushing will due. This breed is an average shedder.
HEALTH
Hip and elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, OCD, eye problems, and bloat. Bloat is a health issue to most dogs, being the second largest killer of dogs other than cancer, but Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs can be particularly susceptible to it because of their deep chests.
EXERCISE
Regular exercise is essential and plenty of wide open spaces to enjoy a free run. They do not like to be chained up. They do better in rural or suburban settings.
TRAINING
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are best suited for suburban country living. They should have a yard to run about in, but should not be chained up or left outside, away from the family. The best owner for this breed would be an active, dog-experienced owner who can give it a job to do in a country living environment.
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