Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
ChienGéantPoids 45–65 kgEspérance 8–11 ans
The Berner's outgoing carting cousin — similar health themes: joints, GDV and a breed-related epilepsy tendency.
Tempérament : Confident and outgoing, earnest worker, devoted to family
🩺 Maladies fréquentes et risques
Élevé
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Standard giant screening
Fréquent
Epilepsy
Fairly clear breed tendency
Élevé
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)
Giant deep-chested prevention
À surveiller
Eyelid problems
Eye monitoring
📋 Dépistages conseillés et fréquence
- #1Hip/elbow X-rays (age 1-2)
- #2Neurologic work-up for seizures
- #3Monthly weight & BCS
🍚 Nutrition
Controlled giant-puppy growth; split meals against GDV.
🛁 Soins quotidiens
Cold-loving, heat-hating; weight-pulling-style work suits it; early socialization.
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