About the Book
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 81. Chapters: Akita Inu, Scent hound, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Dogs in warfare, Police dog, American Akita, Leonberger, Newfoundland, Search and rescue dog, Boerboel, Bernese Mountain Dog, Working terrier, Koolie, Anti-tank dog, Rat Terrier, Detection dog, Sled dog, Tamaskan Dog, Working Group, Rags, Working dog, Trakr, Hunting dog, Guard dog, Cao da Serra de Aires, NEADS, Livestock guardian dog, South African Sheepdog Association, Limer, Therapy dog, Attack dog, Jake, Angel on a Leash, International Sheep Dog Society, Estrela Mountain Dog, Canine cancer detection, Danish Swedish Farmdog, East-European Shepherd, Sporting Lucas Terrier, American Working Terrier Association, Moscow Water Dog, Alopekis, Beagle Brigade, Chinese Chongqing Dog, Chips, Dog sled, Vikhan Sheepdog, Treeing, Dogcart, Freighting, Grief therapy dog. Excerpt: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (German: or French: ) is a dog breed which was developed in the Swiss Alps. The name Sennenhund refers to people called Senn or Senner, dairymen and herders in the Swiss Alps. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are almost certainly the result of indigenous dogs mating with large Mastiff types brought to Switzerland by foreign settlers. At one time, the breed was believed to have been among the most popular in Switzerland. It was assumed to have almost died out by the late 19th century, since its work was being done by other breeds or machines, but was rediscovered in the early 1900s. The breed is large and heavy-boned with incredible physical strength, but is still agile enough to perform the all-purpose farm duties it was originally used for. Its breed standard calls for a black, white, and rust colored coat. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is sociable, active, calm, and dignified, and loves being part of the family. It is relatively healthy for its size and tends to have far fe...
