Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Top Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Questions:
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was developed in the Swiss Alps as a product of Swiss dogs bred to Mastiffs brought in by foreign settlers. The breed has had its ups and downs, from being the most popular breed in Switzerland to nearly going extinct as many breeds have or did during the rise of the industrial revolution. During this period, many labor jobs were replaced by machinery. The additional decline in desirability was related to the popular movements of people moving into cities to escape farm life in search of alternative employment opportunities.
Theories on the development of the breed credit the Romans with their Molossers breeds being used in breeding during the Romans period of world domination 2,000 years ago. Also, it is speculated that the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog could have been the product of the Phoenicians with their influence on the development of the Spanish Mastiff and Dogue de Bourdeaux during their period of exploration and conquests.
During the development of the breed, it was bred for primarily farm work such as herding, guarding, and due to its size, the ability to pull carts, which led to the nickname "the poor man's horse."
Nearing extinction in the late 1800's Albert Heim, an expert on Swiss breeds, took a greater interest in the breed and began promoting its revitalization to local breeders, including Franz Schertenlieb, who helped play a key role in their comeback.
Not until 1968 was it imported to the US by J. Frederick and Patricia Hoffman, where today they are now ranked in the top 100 most popular of breeds.
Urinary incontinence can be an issue while the dog is sleeping. This condition is most often found in spayed females. Too often, people are goaded into spay and neuter of their pets by the animal activist community under the claims of over-population. Too often sterilization is encouraged without properly educating owners on many of the potential negative side effects of such procedures, such as changes in temperament, increased risk of certain cancers, and other health-related issues. While evidence supports an overpopulation of mix-breed dogs, the over-population of purebred breeds is a myth. Other options for sterilization if litters are undesired are strict inside keeping, only allowing the dog out on a leash, and proper confinement behind fences.
Due to its large size, it is often afflicted by the same issues as other large breeds face, such as hip dysplasia, heart issues, breathing issues, gastric issues, and climate-related issues such as easily overheating.
Height:
25.5-28.5 inches
Weight:
100-140lbs
Muzzle:
Square and even without pronounced over or under-bite
Eyes:
Various shades of hazel and brown
Coat:
Short
Color:
Most specimens come in black and tan tricolor with a white blaze, paws and chest, and tip of the tail. Other colors, however, can be present such as blue and tan, white and tan tri, and white and tan bi.
Yes, as long as your dog meets one of our accepted breed standards we can register it through the American Bully Association ( ABA ).
No, providing genealogy / pedigree information (such as your dog’s parents) is not required. However, if such genealogy / pedigree information is known it should be submitted for inclusion and research. The level of pedigree that you receive with registration is based on a combination of what you submit and what our research reveals based on your initial input.
The single dog registration fess is $37.
The following discounts are available when registration of more than one dog is needed.
* 2 Dogs’ Registration = $67
* 3 Dogs’ registration = $87
* 4 = $97
* 5+ = $105
+ Litter registration is based on litter size.
+ Each individual pup for the first 10 pups = $10 per pup.
+ For litters larger than 10 pups each pup after the 10th is free.
+ No. In order to register a litter both parents must however meet one of our accepted breed class standards.
+ While it is not required both parents be ABA registered during litter registration it is highly encouraged.
+ Only having one parent registered can significantly impact how well the dog Family is tracked over time.
+ This link will take you to the single dog registration options.
Single Registration
+ On the provided link you will have the option to submit from 1-5 single dog registrations at a time.
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the litter registration options.
Litter Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the family registration options.
Family Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the parent plus litter plus 1 parent registration options. Litter Plus 1 Parent
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ If a pup is pre-registered by your breeder through litter registration that breeder will receive an individual certificate per pup.
+ Each pre-registered litter pup certificate comes with the proper transfer completion form listed on the back of the certificate.
+The transfer certificate can only be found on the back of a pre-registered litter pup’s certificate and I NOT available directly to the public via the website.
+ The transfer form instructions reveal how you can properly finalize your pup’s registration to include ownership information, any desired name change, listing and access to your dogs’ LIVE Family tracking profile, upgraded access to member benefits and creation of an enhanced dedicated account through our social network ImSocialBull.com.
+The transfer process including postage is FREE for all ABA transfers.
+ Litter related registrations receive the highest priority and are typically processed in 2-4 weeks.
+ The standard registration process including transfers for an individual dog registration is typically 6-8 weeks.
+ At the ABA we provide FREE print quality pedigrees up to 7 generations.
+ If qualified Platinum Pedigrees are available of 8-11 Generations.
+ If a dog qualifies for Platinum Pedigree status the owner will be notified and provided upgrade options.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is the world’s largest print quality pedigree with up to 2,054 relationships.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is based on proprietary technology and exclusive to the American Bully Association
+ Comparisons are:
* ADBA 7 generation showing a maximum of 255 relationships
* UKC 6 generation showing a maximum of 127 relationships
* AKC and ABKC’s 5 generation pedigrees showing a maximum of 31 relationships.
+ When submitting a pedigree or genealogy for inclusion and research the following are the best options:
* When an official pedigree from another registry is available it should be submitted either by taking and providing high quality digital pictures or if mailing by photocopy. The largest ones available should be submitted as the more you provide the more we can research on your behalf.
* When official pedigrees are not available but genealogy is known it can be provided to us in the form of a link to your online resource if available or by printing and completing our free available template located here: MS Word Print And Editable Template or PDF Print Template
+ Yes, as a registered member you are encouraged to provide additional information as learned and available.
+ All added information will be made available both online in your dogs Family tracking profile as well as print quality options available.
+ All information will be researched for additional relationships used to further enhance your dogs’ Family knowledge absolutely FREE.
+ Nothing, anytime reasonable replacements of material is needed this is provided as a FREE member benefit.
+ All we need is you to request which specific material needs to be replaced and to verify you current mailing and email addresses to ensure proper receipt.
+ Pride of registration
+ Access to unprecedented genealogy and Family tracking
+ Added and Improved value in breed stock
+ Greater profits in breeding arrangements
+ FREE Kennel Certification for breeders
+ Exclusive access to unique promotional opportunities
+ Access to thousands of members world wide
+ Social media account with free enhancements
+ Access to place unlimited FREE marketing/classified adds including with pictures
+ Extended benefits only available through the American Bully Association
+ MUCH, MUCH, more...
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