White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Group: Pastoral
Size: Large
Coat length: Medium
Grooming required: More than once a week
Coat sheds: No
Home size: Large House
Garden size: Large
Lifespan: Over 10 Years
Exercise: More than an hour per day
The breed was initially a herding dog developed in Switzerland in the twentieth century.
They can be medium or long haired and (as the name suggests) they always have a white coat. They usually have a great temperament, and are loyal family pets that are friendly towards children. They are also lively and intelligent, and require plenty of exercise, stimulation and company if they are not to get bored. They can be very good at agility, obedience, flyball, tracking, herding and more.
They shed their hair throughout the year, with heavy shedding in response to temperature changes.
As with many working breeds, it's worth considering hip and elbow dysplasia tests with this breed, along with a number of other standard health tests.