I've been an active Swissy fancier for many years, I've participated in the show ring, working events, breeding and educating and I am serving my second term as president of the Greater Swiss Mtn Dog club of the Rockies www.gsmdcr.org.
Type - Swissies are draft dogs, large, powerful, heavy boned, well muscled and should have a sturdy appearance.
Temperament - Swissies are social animals and should be integrated into their family's life and home. They are "bold, faithful and willing workers." The ideal Swissy is robust and confident.
Tradition -Originally bred as draft and guard dogs. In its native land Swissies may be seen at farmhouses, pulling carts and keeping a watchful eye on livestock.