This tri-colored breed is known for its friendly and affectionate personality. Bernese Mountain Dogs are intelligent and eager to please, making them relatively easy to train. They are also great with children and other pets.
Also known as Swissys, these powerful dogs are excellent all-around farm dogs. They are loyal and protective of their families, and they also make good watchdogs. Swissys are relatively easy to train and are known for their calm and gentle demeanor.
These gentle giants are famous for their work as rescue dogs in the Swiss Alps. Saint Bernards are known for their sweet and loving personality, and they are very patient with children. However, their large size means that they may not be a good fit for all households.
These majestic white dogs were bred to guard livestock in the Pyrenees mountains. Great Pyrenees are independent and intelligent, and they can be stubborn at times. However, they are also loyal and protective of their families.
These gentle giants are known for their love of water. Newfoundlands were originally bred to work as working dogs in Newfoundland, Canada, and they are still used as water rescue dogs today.
One of four related Swiss mountain dog breeds developed to work on farms, herd livestock, and pull heavy carts. Appenzeller Sennenhunds are known for their lively personalities and yodeling barks.
The smallest of the four Swiss mountain dogs, Entlebuchers are energetic and playful companions. They are intelligent and eager to please, making them relatively easy to train. Entlebuchers are also known for their loyalty and protective instincts.
An ancient breed known for its guarding abilities, Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are large and powerful dogs with thick double coats. They are loyal and protective of their families, but they can be aloof with strangers.
A Hungarian breed originally bred to guard livestock on the Great Plains, Kuvaszok are large, white dogs with a regal appearance. They are intelligent and independent, and they require experienced owners who can provide them with firm but fair training.