• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Swiss Mountain Dogs: This ancient breed of dog were originally kept as general farm dogs herding and driving animals and they were also used to pull carts.
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Swiss Mountain Dogs range from 85 - 140 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 23.5 to 28.5 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Swiss Mountain Dogs and Nicknames: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Sennenhund, Swiss Cattle Dogs, Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund and Great Swiss Cattle Dog
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Swiss Mountain Dogs: The coat is normally short and coarse
• Fact 7 - Life of Swiss Mountain Dogs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Swiss Mountain Dogs is the Working dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Swiss Mountain Dogs as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Swiss Mountain Dogs suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Swiss Mountain Dogs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints referred to as CHD - Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia)
  • Eye problems
  • Gastric Torsion
• Fact 12 - Swiss Mountain Dogs were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Herding and guarding
• Fact 13 - Breeding Swiss Mountain Dogs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Swiss Mountain Dogs

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