This is a large, strong, and loyal breed of dog originating from the Swiss Alps. The Great Swiss Mountain Dog is a versatile working dog, bred to guard livestock, pull carts, and serve as a watchdog. They are intelligent, friendly, and devoted to their owners. They have a
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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-type dogs brought to Switzerland by foreign settlers. 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.