BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOGS

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was developed in Switzerland as an all-purpose farm dog. They were needed as draft dogs to pull heavy carts, as drover dogs to move herds of dairy cattle, as watchdogs, and also as family companions. They are thought to be one of the oldest of the Swiss breeds, and their ancestors played a key role in the development of the Rottweiler and St. Bernard.
Their history as a draft dog makes Swissys natural pullers, and their strength is impressive. The average Swissy is capable of pulling a load of 3,000 pounds or more, so walking politely at the end of a leash can be a challenge. From the time he’s a puppy, it’s important to teach your Greater Swiss Mountain Dog how to behave properly when he’s on a leash.
Swissys tend to match their activity level to that of their human family, but need at least one or two walks a day. However, to keep your dog in peak condition, consider a more vigorous schedule of exercise. The working spirit and versatile background of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog makes them super partners for many different activities, including drafting, which is the pulling of a cart or wagon. Other sports your Swissy might enjoy are agility, backpacking, herding, hiking, or obedience trials.

[@astidjewelball6885]

Lost my pup after 9 years, almost 10 today. I'll miss her, she was the best dog ever.

[@andreslozano7684]

I love when this channel shows a dog I’ve never seen before

[@CG-dd6bc]

Sweetest, goofiest dog I've ever had. Mine developed epilepsy at 8 years old, and had to be put down at 10 after a terrible seizure that he never came back from.

[@JeOrtiz1]

I agree, they are wonderful dogs. My swissy was extremely smart, strong, gret with everyone and even could gently played with my sisters Pug. He lived up to 12 years when he got cancer and passed. I was devastated by his loss. Even my animal hating neighbor loved him.

[@loribernardisunwell9663]

Thank you for caring for him through his condition. So many owners simply give up.

[@loribernardisunwell9663]

Met 2 GS dogs at a dog daycare I worked at and have loved them ever since. Two of the sweetest, prettiest dogs ive known.

[@alvinuk9504]

Finally the dog I wanna see in your video ! Do Broholmer and Real Landseer next please! And Tornjak and Mastador!

[@gustavomendes3111]

Great video, very informative as usual! Broholmer next please🙏🏼

[@markbogers7646]

Very shocked to see our dog in this video( the dog playing with the puppy in our garden with the artificial grass) very nice and professional video though. Love everything of this breed, love our dog, ned Milan

[@jimmyscorner]

They were also called the poor man's horse, from what I read a long time ago.

[@rachellowry1543]

our swissy was 4k💀

[@tynado1173]

@@rachellowry1543woof. That’s not cheap

[@kyrg]

We're on our second ridicules beast. They are almost too smart. They have perfected the art of selective hearing. Bo has the "Zoomies" nightly around 7:30 which at 130lbs and a mouthful of squeaky toy, sounds like a herd of elephants. Unfortunately, he is one of the few with Epilepsy. Started at 4 years, He'll be 5 in March. It took a while, but the drugs have greatly reduced the frequency of episodes.

[@MyrtleRiver79]

Great video. Very informative and interesting. Thank you.

[@coolbreeze3257]

Definitely our next dog!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Is this a re-release?

[@kaboom362]

Mollasor... Interesting. I wonder what ancestor brought in the epilepsy. I can't remember oh, did you mention the type of bite? Scissor / undershot

[@justinjeffries1554]

Re-upload? Did something happen on youtube? You're the second one I've seen today that re-uploaded something from earlier

[@paulocesarhenriquesmachado3135]

Procuro um exemplar desse a anos no Brasil e não encontro... O Brasil que difícil.

[@markarmstrong434]

Informative however the music was annoying

[@abhinavshrestha4706]

heyyy man please make a video on Golden retriever, Labrador retriever , flat coated retriever, etc

[@shannamac3974]

I don't have a Swissy but my guy I belive is a mix of their shorter cousin, the sennenhund. Not sure if the temperament is the exact same but definitely a big cuddle bug and protective of the family

[@g0g0Sutra]

Swissies are Sennenhunds, in fact the original Sennunhund. Their Swiss name in German is “Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund” or in French “Grand Bouvier Suisse”. Berner Sennenhund, Appenzeller Sennenhund and Entlebucher Sennenhund are all descended from Swissies.

[@jeanmichel9903]

do a video on the azawakh breed

[@lindasapiecha2515]

❤️👍😊

[@anthonyeagleelk3593]

5 month here, Watches tv. People can get epilepsy from 3d. Its a thing folks! Some peeps cant feed into their brains 3d. Its ok, Love and understand, its a thing

[@vincenzobattilomo2332]

And also a watchdog.???

[@nadiasven4771]

Hey what happened? Saw this footage before.. I wish new video's would come up as the footage u use is old. This breed is fantastic and I dont know why about all footage used by anyone posting is old.

[@tanegurnick5071]

I don't know but to me this seems a little lacking in respect 😕

[@alvinuk9504]

@@tanegurnick5071 I wish it was an interview of owner and/or breeder of the GSMD too

[@lewisdurrant7580]

This is random question what is it called when a English staffy breeds with American pitbull

[@secredeath]

Amstaff

[@ab935]

The Swiss have a special meaning for the phrase "all purpose farm dog" Hint: Christmas dinner. ☹

[@laus7504]

What? They eat dogs for Christmas? LOL

[@kia6955]

Gross

[@BenQ735]

Not true. In the past maybe, when switzerland was very poor. But thats a long time ago.

[@mrsingh6597]

First

[@kiritoorochi9964]

Is it real they have short lifespan.

[@MrShinzaren]

9-10 years is fairly common. My last (a red) lived to be 12+, but definitely slowed down considerably after 11 yrs, and spent most of the last year sleeping and enjoying doggy retirement.

[@catherinechapman7974]

You may be thinking of the Bernese Mountain Dog. They are less healthy and have shorter life spans than the Greater Swiss

[@shahulhusman]

My swissy is Still alive at 13, healthy.. She plays and moves around OK. Definitely way slower than before, lost some strength in the rear legs so stairs can be somewhat tough.. Luckily our new house barely has stairs and we block the stairs so she doesn't try and go up and down during the day

[@trystanfranziskus]

It's not pronounced Seltic it's Keltic

[@jw-vx8im]

so what

[@trystanfranziskus]

@@jw-vx8im you're the type of guy that says ''jif'' ig

[@DaKillmonger]

😆😆💩💩