Dog Breeds Swiss Dogs Working Dogs

Saint Bernard

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: males 27 in. minimum, females 25 in. minimum Weight: 120-200 lbs. Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes but take care with toddlers due to size of dog Good with other pets: usually, with early socialization February’s dog of the Month This […]

Dog Breeds Swiss Dogs Working Dogs

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: males 26-29 in., females 24-28 in. Weight: males 110-140 lbs., females 90-120 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? There are different theories as to the […]

Dog Breeds Herding Dogs Swiss Dogs

Entlebucher

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Herding dog Height: males 17-21 in., females 16-20 in. Weight: 55-66 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: with early socialization, yes Good with other pets: need supervision What is the origin of the Entlebucher? The Entlebucher has its origins in Switzerland. It is one […]

Dog Breeds Guard Dogs Swiss Dogs Working Dogs

Burnese Mountain Dog

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-27 1/2 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 90-120 lbs., females 70-100 lbs. Life span: 6-8 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bernese Mountain Dog? The Bernese Mountain Dog, one […]

Dog Breeds Swiss Dogs Working Dogs

Appenzell Mountain Dog

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: 22-23 in., females = 18-20 in. Weight: 49-70 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with older children Good with other pets: yes with early socialization October’s Dog of the Month! Need a strong back to cart your packages? The Appenzell […]