When you think of Switzerland, chocolate, mountains and big dogs with a barrel of rum around their necks might come to mind, rescuing people who have had an accident in the snow.
In fact, mainly rescue and hunting dogs come from the small country.
One of the 10 real Swiss dog breeds doesn’t fit into the picture at all.
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1. St. Bernard
The Saint Bernard is probably the best-known representative of the Swiss dog breeds.
He has the mastiff as ancestors and came to Switzerland with the Romans.
Monks from the St. Bernhard Hospice bred the Saint Bernards and trained them to be rescue dogs.
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It has been proven that St. Bernards have so far Rescued 2000 people buried under avalanches.
Forty of them alone a dog named «Barry’, to whom a statue in the Bern History Museum is dedicated.
St. Bernards can grow up to 90 centimeters tall and weigh 80 kilograms.
They are at the same time sensitive and kindbut also stubborn and stubborn. Saint Bernards are very fond of children and make good family dogs.
2. Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog was previously used for various tasks. He is one too Avalanche and rescue dog. In addition, he was used as a herding, guard and draft dog.
Today he is mainly a popular family dog. He is very affectionate and loving to his family.
Yet he is one intelligent, active, attentive, lively and at the same time calm dogwho rarely barks.
He is a beginner dog and is considered a easily trainable. Its characteristic three-colored and fluffy coat underlines its gentle and affectionate nature.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are between 50 and 65 centimeters tall and weigh up to 65 kilograms.
3. Appenzell Mountain Dog
Appenzell mountain dogs also go back to the mastiffs introduced by the Romans. It got its name from the Swiss canton of Appenzell, where it lives.
The Appenzeller are considered cheerful, intelligent and very active dogswho also bold, confident and resilient are.
They are very fond of barking and are faithful and incorruptible protectors of the family. They like to bond with one person. They are reserved and wary of strangers.
The Appenzell Mountain Dog is an excellent one family dog. However, he needs one consistent upbringingas he can also be a bit impetuous and insensitive at times.
4. Swiss Hound
The roots of Swiss Hound also go back to the Roman occupation.
He naturally has a very distinctive hunting instinct and was therefore mostly used for hunting.
The Swiss Hound has a lot energy and therefore requires physical as well as mental exertion.
The hound bonds very closely to its owner faithful, loyal and sensitive.
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Swiss hounds are up to 59 centimeters tallhave a short and smooth coat and are divided into four color categories:
white with black spots and brown markings on the face
black, with brown legs and brown muzzle
white with blue speckles, black spots and brown markings on the face
white with orange-brown spots
5. Swiss Downhill Hound
When limited hunting areas were introduced in Switzerland at the beginning of the 20th century, scent hounds that traveled a little more slowly were ideal.
That’s why it was created Swiss Downy Houndwho differs from his big brother, the Swiss Houndessentially through his shorter legs differs.
Because of the length of the legs, they become low-running dogs only up to 43 centimeters tall and are therefore about 15 centimeters smaller than their relatives.
Like the long-legged version, the Swiss low-running dog is also divided into the same four categories based on its coloring.
Downhill dogs have one even more keen sense of hunting than the large hounds and are best housed in a hunter household or in very active and consistent families.
6. Entlebuch Mountain Dog
Among the Swiss Mountain Dogs is the Entlebuch mountain dog the smallest representative with a shoulder height of a maximum of 50 centimetres.
At the same time he is the most energetic. He is a good companion dogprovided he gets rid of his energy.
Even for active and agile owners, dog sports such as agility or canicross are a useful addition to keep this dog busy.
Entlebucher Sennenhunde were originally known as working dogs used and did their services as a cattle dog or farm dog. From this he has developed into a popular family dog to this day.
The spirited and hardy dogs are Willing to learn, enterprising and easily motivatedbut sometimes also a bit overzealous and «talkative».
7. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
As the name suggests, the great swiss mountain dog the largest of the four Swiss mountain dog breeds and at the same time the oldest.
It grows up to 75 centimeters tall and weighs 65 kilograms.
These dogs may be short-haired ancestors of the St. Bernard. At least clear external influences are recognizable.
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a intelligent, eager to work, lively and courageous dog. At the same time he is balanced and obedient.
He is fond of children and protects his family. He announces strangers by barking, but does nothing to them.
8. White Swiss Shepherd
The resemblance of Berger Blanc Suisseagain White Swiss Shepherd Dog also called, for German shepherd is no coincidence.
When he was bred, more and more white puppies appeared, which was classified as a wrong colour. American dog lovers developed their own breed from the white beauties.
Because Switzerland exported White German Shepherds in the 1970s, the country was designated as the country of origin of this breed.
The white shepherd is affectionate, docile and agile and should be encouraged and utilized with dog sports such as agility, obedience or mantrailing.
It can also be used as a Debris avalanche or police dog.
9. Landseer
The Landseer is a excellent swimmer and also able to act independently in dangerous situations.
That’s why he’s still popular today water rescue dog used all over the world.
Since he very good-natured and extremely friendly is, it is also ideal as a family dog.
He gets along very well with all of his family’s roommates – regardless of whether they have children, other dogs or cats.
10. Continental Bulldog
Among the Swiss Mountain Dogs and Hounds is the Continental bulldog a real exotic.
The athletically built Molosser combines the character of a bulldog with a moderate build.
The Swiss breeder Imelda Angehrn is considered to be the founder of this breed, after discussions about animal welfare and torture increased in the classic bulldog breed.
The “Contis” are considered active and balanced family and companion dogs.