introduces temperament of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.

Overview

Takeshi Inuyama native of Switzerland, with four dogs, including the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Appenzeller remaining three dogs, Entorebuhha, Barneys), this breed has a long history but most among them, one No. large mountain dog. All four dogs, Mastiff dog or Roman systems, which are believed to be ancestors of Asian and European Mountain Dog, crossing the line when it is brought over to the people of Rome, Switzerland It seems redeemed. There is also a theory that the dogs are brought to Spain around 1100 BC the Phoenicians. According to the theory that these dogs then spread throughout Europe, was crossed with local dogs, and eventually became is said to be born in each region a unique system. While we divided each strain, these dogs are all home and are kept as guard dogs for livestock meat and also worked as a herding dog and 牽引Ki dogs, many of them, "Mettsugafunde (contractor slaughter dog) "will be known as. Until the late 19th century, these dogs, because the pattern was the same coat, but was generally regarded as the same species, the study was Dr. Alfred Heim Takeshi Inuyama pure native Switzerland, find the exact difference between these dogs, you will distinguish four. 1908 was a milestone in the birth of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. This was because, in the Bernese Mountain Dog Show, Dr. Heim, and discover beautiful short-haired dog, considered a separate breed by the dog, the dog saw the Swiss company before slaughter The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was named because it was similar. This breed had gradually increased in popularity, and its popularity is due to the two World Wars becomes downward. Was brought to America in 1968, the first successful breeding in 1970. In 1985, the "other" group of the AKC recognized and received official recognition in 1995.

Characteristics

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a breed that excel at work or pull something. This breed is large and strong and has a body length longer than the body height. Step down on his walk from the ground is firm, feels even imposing grandeur. Two-layer coat, about 3cm ~ 6cm thick dense undercoat and consists of the length of the hair. Some also soft gentle expression, suggesting that the dogs are lively and cheerful.

Temperament

Quite lively, yet I love having fun, Cardigan Welch Corgi also has a lighthearted side, the faithful, yet always delight people. The day we livestock (mainly cattle) that were running around while dodging the kick has a sturdy body, Iemasu tireless and agile dogs. The interior is well-behaved dog to protect discipline, it seems relatively more likely to bark. Kazu Natsu stranger, some dogs become aggressive toward other dogs.

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How to Care & How to Train

The small percentage of the body requires a lot of momentum. The ideal is to work on pastoral care of his business and say, if we keep at home or a long walk, we'll have to run wild game such as exercise might. Temperate regions and to some extent, but if you can keep outdoors in cooler climates where, as a shepherd dog indoors if possible, I'll be back and forth and create an environment of freedom and a garden. Fur care is sufficient brushing once a week.

Exercise

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Disease to be careful

Hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, elbow dysplasia, distichiasis, inversion of an eyelid

Disease that can be seen occasionally

Eyelid ectropion

Inspection want to

Hip examination, ophthalmologic examination