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Type is the essence of a breed — it is the shape, the size, and the coat type, indeed it is everything, which makes a breed recognizable from another. For Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs according to the standard, the dog should be a heavy boned giant breed with great presence. A large and full head with a deep chest and well-muscled body make a Swissy a Swissy. It is not 4 legs with a head, that description could fit any dog. The Swissy is a giant working breed, not a gazelle-like breed. It makes no sense to breed perfect structure if type is compromised.

A full-grown 60 lb Swissy is not a Swissy, it’s a sissy to be frank. 60 lb Swissies do not pull carts all day or pack heavy weights. Thin boned dogs do not have the muscle capacity to work. These type-less dogs are not able to work- therefore, not improving the breed.

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