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, ...

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog personality is a mix of faithfulness and friendliness. They’re very dependable dogs that will get the job done — whatever that job may be.

The Greater Swiss mountain dog is the largest of the four mountain dog breeds of Swiss heritage and has the same tri-colored coat. It’s just a bit bigger than Saint Bernard.