Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - Kennel Club and Pet Registry Recognition

Kennel Club and Pet Registry Recognition

  • The Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund, or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, is recognised internationally by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). They are in Group 2, Section 3 Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs; standards are dated March 25, 2003. The first standard was published not before February 5, 1939.
  • The American Kennel Club (AKC) fully recognized the breed in 1995, and classifies them in the Working Group.
  • The Canadian Kennel Club recognized the breed in 2006, and also places the breed in the Working Group.
  • The United Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1992; they place the breed in the Guardian Dog Group.
  • The Kennel Club, based in the United Kingdom, classifies the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog in the Working Group.
  • The Continental Kennel Club (CKC) lists the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and provides minimal information about the breed.
  • The America's Pet Registry Inc. (APRI) does have a classified ad section for Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs.
  • The American Canine Registry (ACR) lists the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog as an acceptable breed under their American Canine Registry section.
  • As of May 2010 the breed is not recognised by the New Zealand Kennel Club or the Australian National Kennel Council.

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