As much as I love these dogs, they can be challenging and certainly aren't for everyone. And yes, they shed! Here are more places to look for information on the breed. Find out if the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is right for you, learn a little (or a lot) about their history, or just enjoy the great photographs...
Clubs & Organizations
Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club
The CGSMDC - the Northwest's Regional Breed Club. Find out about upcoming events you can attend & see the dogs in action (meet their people too!), see great photographs and read profiles of member's dogs, join the club, shop for great Swissy items, get breed information and lots more!
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America (GSMDCA)
The AKC Recognized National Parent Club for the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Peruse the GSMDCA Awards and Health pages, find Regional Clubs in your area, and keep updated on the latest happenings in the Swissy world.
Grosser Schweizer Sennenhunde World Wide Database
An amazing compilation of pedigrees with current and historical photographs, also informative articles and discussion forums. An outstanding resource.
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Workplace of the tremendous team of Doctors who saved Magnus' life and are collectively the most dedicated group of individuals I have ever met. WSU boasts one of the premier veterinary facilities in the country with the staff to match. Not breed-specific, but the website contains a powerful search feature - a fantastic resource for veterinary information.
Individuals' Websites
Zuger, Magnus' legendary sire (Kokanee's maternal grandsire & one of my all-time favorite personalities) was the king of the castle until his passing in 2007. Now the ranch is ruled by his daughter Gimme(Kokanee's dam), who reigns over many other actively competing Swissies including Seadar, the NW's first "Versatile Greater Swiss" and Quota, the star of the 2009 National Specialty. The site features the Ranch's dogs and their offspring, and also contains "FAQ's" and other important info to consider before deciding on a GSMD. Run by Lisa Simonsen (past president of the GSMDCA) and located in Shelton, Washington.
Trout Creek Swiss Mountain Dogs
Home of many outstanding & athletic Swissies including Jarno's incredible father BISS Champion Klaus of Trout Creek, Klaus' mother BISS CH Saren and Aunt Razz (both of whom are Magnus' 1/2 sisters) along with Appenzell Mountain Dogs Gonto and Annie. Run by Bonnie Huett and located in Carson, Washington near the scenic Columbia River Gorge.
RamsGate Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
Home of GSMDs Maggie (boy did she have a crush on Magnus!), Kokanee's niece "Ali," newcomer "Ziva" and more. With breed info, photo galleries and "Fun Stuff!" Run by Michele Slate and located in beautiful Willamette Valley, near Portland, Oregon.
Home of the late, great "Griff," and present residents Honcho, Sonic, Gabby and many more handsome examples of the breed. Rita Rimler (president of the SWGSMD) breeding for "Form & Function." newly relocated to Parker, Colorado.
Home to big, loveable BISS Champion "Tucker." Loaded with pictures and news of their goings-on. Be sure and check out the great historical photos. Located in Seattle, and run by Elizabeth Atterberry.
Featuring many magnificent dogs, both past and present. Magnus' breeder and home to his beautiful mother, the lovely Lily - gone from this earth but forever in our hearts. Lily was one of the first Swissies I met, I adored her and felt blessed to have such a remarkable "piece" of her in Magnus. Photo albums and breed information. Run by Nancy Sturgis and located in Federal Way, Washington.
TreeNSea Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
Home of "BISS" (Best in Specialty Show) Champion Darby, Kokanee's sire; and American and International Champion Floyd, Kokanee's paternal grandsire. Photos and information on other outstanding Swissies and Mastiffs too. Run by Maria Jensen and located in Corralitos, California.
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