Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
HundRiesigGewicht 45–65 kgLebenserwartung 8–11 J.
The Berner's outgoing carting cousin — similar health themes: joints, GDV and a breed-related epilepsy tendency.
Wesen: Confident and outgoing, earnest worker, devoted to family
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Standard giant screening
Häufig
Epilepsy
Fairly clear breed tendency
Hoch
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)
Giant deep-chested prevention
Beobachten
Eyelid problems
Eye monitoring
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Hip/elbow X-rays (age 1-2)
- #2Neurologic work-up for seizures
- #3Monthly weight & BCS
🍚 Ernährung
Controlled giant-puppy growth; split meals against GDV.
🛁 Tagespflege
Cold-loving, heat-hating; weight-pulling-style work suits it; early socialization.
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