The large, muscular ancestors of the modern day Swissy were known as “Metzgerhunde,” which translates to butchers’ dogs. (4/15) by Judy Powell September 27, 2020, 10:52 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 4/15 Next View full list See more Previous article They were needed as draft dogs to pull heavy carts, as drover dogs to move herds of dairy cattle, as watchdogs, and also as family companions. Next article Swissys are a rare breed, even today, both in the United States and their native Switzerland. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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