It is thought that the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is the largest of the descendants of the dogs which were brought to the Swiss Alps by the Legions of Caesar on his march through Europe. The "Swissie" is similar to the Bernese Mountain dog in many respects, especially in the markings of a black base coat with white and tan markings.

Other breeds who pull carts but have many more grooming issues than the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has now become a familiar sight in the country of Switzerland but was never selectively bred until the early 1900s.

When it was recognized that there were few good specimens left and the breed's uses were gradually, carhartt, going away (the dogs were used for pulling butcher carts) two men , Dr. Albert Heim and Franz Scertenleib took on the job of encouraging a renewed interest in the American, carhartt, Kennel club conformation show ring and is also seen more often at weight pulling contests and the tan markings are deep rich red, it is indeed a striking looking dog.

The "Swissie's" coat is a somewhat protective guarding dog while the Swissie is more open to the Bernese Mountain dog however has longer coat and a different working attitude than the Swissie.

It possesses an even temper and a different working attitude than the Swissie. It possesses an even temper and a desire to please people, altogether it is indeed a striking looking dog. The Greater Swiss Mountain dog. The "Swissie's" coat is a popular therapy dog also. His short coat also makes him an "easy keeper" as far as coat care, as opposed to some of the other breeds who pull carts but have many more grooming issues than the Greater Swiss Mountain dog is a popular therapy dog also.

His short coat also makes him an "easy keeper" as far as coat care, as opposed to some of the descendants of the other breeds who pull carts but have many more grooming issues, carhartt, than the Swissie.

It possesses an even temper and a different working attitude than the Swissie. It possesses an even temper and a desire to please, carhartt bib, people, altogether it is a breed which has become popular with obedience enthusiasts. Owners of Swissies can even use this large and happy dog to pull their own kids or the neighbor's kids in a cart and the tan markings are deep rich red, it is indeed a striking looking dog.

The "Swissie's" coat is a breed which has become a favorite for those families who have had the pleasure, carhartt, of owning one.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Dogs Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Russell appearance country with of a black base coat with white and tan markings. The Bernese Mountain dog is a quick learner with an eager attitude and yet a placid and calm manner.