It's All About Swissies

 

Temperament

Swissies are naturally a very, confident, friendly dog. They are happiest when spending time with their families. They should be not be fearful or aggressive. Proper socialization from an early age is very important. Most Swissy pups are very active but as adults they are generally calm dogs who require a moderate amount of exercise.

Training

Generally, Swissies are easy to train, but you must be patient with them. Firm but gentle training with positive reinforcement methods. Do not use physical punishment or heavy corrections. Swissies can be stubborn at times, but for the most part, just want to please their owner. They really thrive on attention and praise.

Size:

Swissies are the largest of the four Swiss Sennenhund. Females weigh between 80-110lbs, and stand 23-27 inches tall. Males weigh between 105-145 lbs, they stand 25-28 inches at the shoulder. This is just a guideline, dogs will differ, depending on size and structure. Swissies are slow maturers and usually do not reach their full size until they are about 2 or 3 years old.