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	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are believed to be in the ancestry of both the Saint Bernard Dog and the Rottweiler.
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, now often known as the GSMD or ‘Swissy’, is an example of an ancient, well-documented and established pure breed that was nevertheless not recognized by large all-breed kennel clubs around the world.
		The first GSMDs were introduced to the United States in 1968, and were recognized provisionally by the AKC in 1985 and received full recognition in 1995, an ironically late date for such an old breed of dog.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greater_Swiss_Mountain_Dog (744 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain : Dog Breeds - Dog.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		One of four tri-colored dogs from the Swiss mountains, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is the largest of the quartet.
		It is a descendent of the dogs that invading Roman soldiers brought north as livestock guards and drovers 2,000 years ago.
		By crossing the remnants of the breed with smooth Saint Bernards, the Greater Swiss was resuscitated.
	www.dog.com /breed/Greater-Swiss-Mountain.asp (352 words)

	GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting from both inherent ability and training which are applicable to realistic work situations.
		Dogs shall be exhibited by the same handler for all exercises except if a handler has two or more dogs entered, each dog must have a separate handler for the group exercises when judged in the same group.
		Dogs may be hitched to draft rigs to aid in the unloading/transport of equipment from vehicles to the competition area, as this is a typical and practical application of draft work.
	www.dahldesigns.com /cdahl/GSMDCADraftRegs1995.htm (5133 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Information
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a large, strong, muscular, draft dog.
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's natural drafting ability led to his nickname, "the poor man's horse." GSMD's may have contributed to the development of the St. Bernard.
		An authority of the Sennenhund breeds, Dr. Albert Heim, rediscovered the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog in 1908 while he was judging a dog show.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /greaterswissmountain.htm (640 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain dog
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is the largest of the four Swiss Mountain breeds and is characterised by a muscular and robust build.
		In former times the dogs were farm dogs and used as carting dogs by peddlars and by farmers on their way to market and as herding dogs by butchers.
		Dogs should be brushed from time to time to remove dead hairs and it is a good idea to clean the dog’s ears regularly as it is with all dogs.
	www.sennenhunde.at /grosser-schweizer/01_e.html (398 words)

	American Kennel Club - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a Draft and Drover breed and should structurally appear as such.
		It is a heavy boned and well muscled dog which, in spite of its size and weight, is agile enough to perform the all-purpose farm duties of the mountainous regions of its origin.
		When evaluating the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, markings and other cosmetic factors should be considered of lesser importance than other aspects of type which directly affect working ability.
	www.akc.org /breeds/greater_swiss_mountain_dog/index.cfm (807 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Photo And Picture Contest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was introduced in the United States when J. Frederick and Patricia Hoffman saw the breed at a show in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1967.
		Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs train quickly and are content to be family members, involving themselves in many aspects of your life.
		Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have a sense of territory and will not take kindly to a stranger's invasion of property or home.
	www.astralenterprise.com /greaterswissmountaindog.htm (265 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
		The ancestors of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog are the powerful tri-color dogs referred to as «butcher mastiffs.» In the latter Middle Ages, this breed went to battle with Swiss soldiers.
		The standard for the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was published for the first time by the FCI in 1939.
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is not suitable as a house dog.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Greater_Swiss_Mountain_Dog.htm (280 words)

	Naturhistorisches Museum - Science
		The ancestors of the Great Swiss Mountain Dog are of the previously widely spread across Central Europe and frequently described as butcher's or slaughterer's dogs.
		On the occasion of the jubilee show to mark the 25 years of the founding of the "Schweizerische Kynologische Gesellschaft" (Swiss Kennel Club) SKG, held in 1908, two such dogs, called "short-haired Bernese Mountain Dogs", were for the first time presented to Professor Albert Heim, for his assesment.
		Recognition and wider distribution came along with the breed's growing reputation as undemanding, dependable carrier or draught dogs in the Swiss army during the second World War, so that by 1945 for the first time over 100 puppies could be registered, which was evidence of the existence of about 350-400 dogs.
	www.nmbe.ch /deutsch/531_5_2.html (976 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - Barton Manor - Home
		Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs at Barton Manor are known for their classic structure and temperament.
		Jim Barton is a past President, Vice President and Director of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. As President he was instrumental in seeking and ultimately gaining full recognition into the American Kennel Club for the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
		Cheri Barton is also a past director of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.and a past director of the American Greater Swiss Breeders Association.
	www.greaterswissmountaindog.org (261 words)

	The Ultimate Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, or Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund, is the largest of the traditional Swiss herding breeds, the Sennehunds, a grouping in which the Bernese Mountain Dog is also included.
		Greater Swiss Mountains Dogs are believed to be in the ancestry of both the Saint Bernard Dog and the Rottweiler.
		This dog is a large, muscular, tricolour (fl, red, and white; typically with a white blaze) dog of up to 140 pounds.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Greater_Swiss_Mountain_Dog (496 words)

	Blue Okie Kennels - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (swissy) is the largest of the four Swiss Sennenhund breeds and is considered the oldest of the Swiss breeds.
		In 1985, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was admitted to the Miscellaneous Class of the AKC.
		In 1992 the Greater Swiss Mountain Club of America started working towards full AKC recognition and in July of 1995, the Greater Swiss Mountain dog was granted full recognition in the Working Group.
	www.blueokie.com /gsmd.htm (314 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Grosser Schweizer Sennehhund is the largest of four Swiss Mountain Dogs, of which the best known internationally is the Bernese.
		The Greater Swiss, being an extremely robust dog with very strong hind quarters, is capable of moving quite heavy loads.
		A Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is beautiful, and additionally is a faithful, alert watchdog, willing and able to protect a family with its life.
	www.uniquedogart.com /grswmodog.html (127 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
		The greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund) is the largest of the four Swiss Sennenhund breeds, the others being the Berner (Bernese Mountain Dog), Appenzeller and Entlebucher.
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is characterized by its large, muscular stature and beautiful tri-colored markings.
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. was formed in 1971 to promote the sound breeding, welfare, and wider recognition of the breed.
	www.somedayfarm.com /id77.html (252 words)

	What to feed a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
		Nicknamed the "Swissy", it is one of four breeds known as the Swiss Sennenhunde (the four being the Swissy, Bernese Mountain Dog, Entlebucher, and Appenzeller).
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a very thick boned and heavily muscled animal, which can develop slower than other breeds.
		Over the last 30 years many dog lovers have asked me to develop a diet for a specific companion pet or their entire kennel of dogs.
	home.att.net /~wdcusick/GreaterSwissMountainDog.html (1379 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Swissy @ Holly Spring Farm
		Of all the herd dogs in Switzerland, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is undoubtedly the most commanding.
		From the clubs very first dog in 1908, membership, Albert Heim's honorary membership card and a speech Heim presented to the Club on their 25th Anniversary.
		As you can see at the right, they look just as any other GSMD puppy but their ground color is a grayish-blue, when mature they are every bit as striking as the fl-grounded Swissies.
	www.bastian-net.com /mtdog.htm (742 words)

	Golden Gate Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club - FAQ
		This means that they should never be allowed to jump from high places, such as the tailgate of a truck or station wagon, until their joints have matured.
		A dog should feel that their crate is a place to go when they need to feel secure.
		Learn about plants that are poisonous to dogs, and keep them out of their reach.
	www.goldengategsmdc.com /faq.html (588 words)

	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
		Late in the 9th century, the work that these dogs were used for had been done by other breeds or replaced by machines.
		Some of the dogs were located, and Dr. Albert Heim of Zurich urged breeders to save the breed.
		By 1910 the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was recognized by the Swiss Kennel Club.
	www.sidyboysfoolin.com /GreaterSwissMountainDog.html?1054949903826 (409 words)

	Answers to common Questions about Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
		Each dog is different, your breeder and veterinarian can help you decide what weight is appropriate for your individual dog.
		To reduce the risk of having a dog afflicted with either hip or elbow dysplasia it is important that both parents have had there hips and elbows certified by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).
		Swissies are indoor dogs and do not like to be left outside alone for extended periods of time.
	www.bastian-net.com /faq.htm (1039 words)

	Is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Right for You
		In addition to the common orthopedic ailments of large breeds, such as OCD and hip dysplasia, the GSMD is afflicted by a very serious condition known as Gastric Dilation Volvulus, or "bloat".
		Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs must learn their place in the family social hierarchy.
		A common misconception is that the short coat of the GSMD sheds very little, and nothing could be further from the truth.
	www.paintedswissys.com /is_a_greater_swiss_mountain_dog_.htm (688 words)

	Jana - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - January 6, 2003
		She weighed 20 pounds when she was adopted at two months old and when we had her picture taken in October she weighed 80 pounds and was five months old.
		In spite of their large size, they make wonderful house dogs and although it has been said that Swissies can be difficult to house break, Jana was very easy to train.
		She would rather be with her humans than other dogs although she is very accepting of other dogs, too.
	www.dogoftheday.com /archive/2003/January/06.html (199 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Dogs for Sale, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Puppies for Sale, breeders, stud service
		When you are looking for dogs for sale, puppies for sale, information on dog breeds or dog breeders, Breeders Club can help you.
		Description: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a sensitive, loyal and extremely devoted family companion.
		BreedersClub.net does not pre-screen the Swiss Mountain Dog breeders who advertise their puppies and dogs for sale in the BreedersClub.net breeder directory and in the classified ads.
	www.breedersclub.net /html/breeds/greaterswissmtndog.htm (409 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Puppies for Sale, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Breeders
		Locate dogs for sale, puppies for sale, dog breeders, and more.
		With the exception of the Bernese, they are the largest and oldest of the Swiss Mountain Dogs.
		These dogs are slow to mature, both physically and mentally.
	www.pets4you.com /swissy.html (209 words)

	ASPCA Breed Guide
		Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are bold, alert, and vigilant.
		They are good family dogs and are protective of their property and families, patient with children, and get along with other animals, although they can be troublesome with other dogs.
		Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are descended from Roman Mastiffs and have been used in the steep villages of Switzerland as herding and guard dogs since the Middle Ages.
	www.petsmart.com /ps/guides/aspca_breed_guide.jsp?FOLDER<>folder_id=2534374302023783&CONTENT<>cnt_id=10134198673312830 (282 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
		onsidered to be the oldest of the Swiss mountain breeds, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog descended from Mastiffs that came to Switzerland with the Romans.
		He's a large, powerful, strong-willed dog who is a little slower to mature mentally and physically and requires the guiding hand of a consistent, patient, and loving owner.
		Although the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a large breed, he is not considered one of the more active breeds.
	www.ameridogs.com /BreedGrSwissMtnDog.htm (341 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - Chazhound Dog Forum
		When my dog died in 99, I was going to wait and put deposits down on a male and a female pup from a breeder near Columbus (Cant remember the name right now).
		He's been the heathiest dog I have hever had, by far, at least to age 5 and a half.
		I actually was wanting a Bernese Mountain dog for a while, but it is really too hot for one where I live (in the summer at least).
	www.chazhound.com /forums/showthread.php?p=2387 (840 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Swiss Mountain Dog is characterized by its clam, steady disposition, and its eagerness to learn and work.
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is one of the older breeds in the world.
		The Swissy was the most popular working dog of Switzerland until mid 19th century, It is interesting that the word "senne" means "Alpine herdsman" rather than mountain, and is an accurate indication of the older use of the dog.
	www.greaterswissmountaindogs.org /history.html (435 words)

	greater_swiss_mountain_dogs_and_mastiffs_of_treeNsea
		He is my first "stud" puppy, and he's made waves in the national AKC show rankings of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs.
		At the Golden Gate Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club's national club-supported, regional specialty 2001, Darby became a Best in Specialty Show winner.
		In 2002, Darby became a group-placing Greater Swiss with a Group 4 win in Indiana.
	ourworld.cs.com /treeandsea (274 words)

	Quality Dogs - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Information
		The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America has established a set of Breeder's Guidelines for breeders to follow.
		Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are NOT a good choice for inexperienced or first time dog owners.
		It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to evaluate dog breeders and make decisions based on the information that buyer obtains directly from those dog breeders.
	www.qualitydogs.com /Greater_Swiss_Mountain_Dog/information.html (1386 words)

	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Puppies for Sale
		This dog originated from the tall mountains of Switzerland and has been around for hundreds of years.
		They are of the four Swiss Sennenhunde along with the Bernese Mountain Dog, Appenzeller, and Entlebucher.
		This obedient dog is a great family pet and can adapt to both city and rural living.
	www.anypet.com /swissy.html (190 words)

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