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🇨🇭 Swiss dog breeds
Switzerland is home to several distinct dog breeds – from the four Sennenhund mountain dogs and the St. Bernard to the Swiss hounds. Here they are at a glance, each with a detailed profile.
Matching breeds
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Appenzeller Sennenhund
FCI 2 · Nr. 46
Agile, highly intelligent and alert - with a curled 'post-horn' tail.
Medium~12–15 years
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Bernese Mountain Dog
FCI 2 · Nr. 45
Friendly, tricolour farm and family dog from the Emmental.
Large~7–9 years
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Continental Bulldog
FCI 2 · prov. 2022
The youngest Swiss breed - a healthier, better-breathing Bulldog.
Medium~10–12 years
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
FCI 2 · Nr. 47
The smallest of the four Swiss mountain dogs — lively, agile, eager to learn.
Medium (smallest)~12–14 years
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
FCI 2 · Nr. 58
The largest of the four Sennenhund breeds — calm, powerful, good-natured.
Very large~8–11 years
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St. Bernard
FCI 2 · Nr. 61
Switzerland's national dog — heir to the rescue dogs of the Great St. Bernard.
Giant~8–10 years
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Swiss Hound
FCI 6 · Nr. 59
A passionate tracking hound in four regional types.
Medium~12–14 years
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Swiss Small Hound
FCI 6 · Nr. 60
The short-legged brother of the Swiss Hound — for smaller hunting grounds.
Small–medium~12–14 years
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White Swiss Shepherd Dog
FCI 1 · Nr. 347
Always white, intelligent and sensitive — a family and sport dog.
Medium-large~12–14 years