All, Curious what days people were entering the shows in Fitchburg in January? I'm deciding what days to enter Fury (class dog obviously). Also, I'm planning...
Everyone, There are a few trophies and rosettes left that need sponsoring for the national. Visit http://www.2008gsmdns.com/trophy.html to see what needs a...
Hello, All we are trying to get a count for the Ozark Trial if you are planning on entering Please let me Know and how many dogs you will be entering, The...
Hi, I've just joined the group. I'm on waiting list for a swissy puppy. My Name is Tina and I live in Wrentham Ma. I've had Berners for years and have always...
Well you might as well be doing it on a Southbound Calendar! What better way to grow another year older than to do it by looking at over 50 of the best...
Welcome Tina! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! Laurie In a message dated 12/21/2007 6:28:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, zoma02093@... writes: ...
Oh my god that was awesome!!! Thank you so much for sending that out. I have two Swissys mom and daughter, and I could only picture them doing a song and...
Welcome! I can't compare Berners to Swissys having never owned a Berner.but they are very different from sporting dogs. Much more attentive and willing to...
Hi, yes I've met a couple of Swissy's and I just love them. They remind me of Berner's but much less fur. Big knuckleheads. Very people oriented. I can hardly...
Hello All, I am also a new member to the group, and from what I have read so far, it looks like a really nice group of people and very supportive to one...
For anyone who cares to reply you can reply to me directly or to all for information sharing purposes. I have 2 Swissies, one (now 6 y.o.) was claimed to be...
Clearances are intented to provide a breeder with information regarding the structural soundness of their dog. It is just that information...not a guarantee...
Hi Tom, There are NO drawbacks to doing eyes and elbows in addition to hips, unless you are unwilling to forget the breeding if she fails the tests. If they...
To All (especially Maggie and Christine): Thank you all for the very insightful information. I am glad I asked, we will not be breeding either of our two...
Hi all. I'm am new here to the site as well as the the GSMD. We are looking for a family dog and know for sure that we want a large breed. The GSMD are...
Tom, I commend you for your decision. I don't think ANYONE can know enough about a breed to get the right dog the first time, although many are lucky enough...
Hi, and thanks for letting me join your group. My name is Stevie and I live in Washington, D.C. (almost New England, right?) I am interested in large dogs,...
OOOOOHHHHHHH! Excellent advice! Wow! I am sooo impressed with the responses to Tom! Breeding is not a thing you do for money or to wave that banner in the...
And I was just thinking, "Wow! Way to go, Tom, for taking hard advice to heart and deciding on a difficult course of action." My hat's off to you, Tom. If...
Thank you all, you are all great, and Tini, you are very kind. If I had not wanted the truthful guidance, I would not have asked - I am grateful. And to...
I am new the the site as well as to the breed. I have been interested in a GSMD since approx 2003. At that time I had 3 labs so I've been doing my homework,...
Why would you think a Swissy would be aggressive? My general recommendation for people adding a second pet to the household is to have significant age...
... it. I think I really need to see it. thank you ... household is ... sexes. ... people think ... you add a ... household.but who ... watching ... ...
Maggie, Good to hear from you. I just found this site this fall, and have only just started corresponding. It is a great site. There are a lot of people on...
We have a 2 year old Swissy and are looking for temporary home for him (4 - 5 months). He is has started the quarantine process and will finish in late April...
Hi Tom, This is great information, and I agree with nearly everything you've said except this part: "and as crazy as this sounds, get your face down there too...
Yes, it is true that how you bring up that Swissy in your home, socialize and train him, and enforce the pack order in your home, will all have a lot to do ...
Typically Swissys are not aggressive. However there are lines where temperament was not carefully chosen and the resulting pups have a sharper temperament...
