The main purpose of raising Swiss mountain dogs is to pull carts. He is very plump and strong. The ideal height of male Swiss coyote should be 64.8~72.4cm, and that of female should be 59.7~68.6cm, and the length-height ratio is 10: 9.

morphological character

head

Lively and gentle expression. The eyes are dark brown, of medium size, neither deep nor prominent, and the eyelids are close to the eyeball. Black eyes. Ears are of medium size, with high roots, triangular shape and slightly rounded tips. When resting, your ears droop and stick to your head. When he is alert, his ears protrude and turn forward. The top of the ear is flush with the top of the head. The head is flat and wide, with a slight stop. The head is the same length as the muzzle. Blunt, not sharp. The tone is firm and straight, and the nose mirror is black. The lips are neat and belong to the breed with clean lips. Only the upper lip is slightly developed. Bite is scissors bite.

Neck, topline, body

The neck is moderate in length, muscular and neat. The topline from withers to hips is horizontal. The chest is wide and deep, and the sternum protrudes slightly. The horse's shoulders are tall and long. Full body, slightly closed. The ribs are well expanded and the waist is wide and strong. Hips are long and wide, and are smoothly curved to the tail root. Obviously, the tail extends to the hock joint. When it is resting, its tail hangs down, and when it is excited, its tail sticks out.

Projectile front

Shoulders are long, sloping and strong. Flat and muscular. The forelimbs are straight and powerful. The ankles are slightly tilted, but they never look slack. Feet are round and compact, toes are arched. Wolf claws can be removed or kept.

Hind legs and buttocks

The thighs are wide, strong and muscular. The posterior knee joint is moderately inclined, and the thigh gradually tapers towards the hock joint. When viewed from the back, the hocks should be as low and straight as possible. Wolf claws must be pulled out. Feet are round and compact, neither bending inward nor turning outward.

clothing hair

Thick coat, 1 inch ~ 1.75 inch long. Sometimes the undercoat looks very thick.

colour

The background color should of course be black. These marks are rich in rust and white. Symmetrical marks are ideal. Rust color appears in eyes, cheeks, sides of chest, limbs and under tail. There are white tendons in the mouth. It is typical to have white stripes on the chest. The tail tip is white, the claws are white, and the rust color appears between white and black. White patches or white collars are allowed around the neck.

footwork

The forequarters are extended, the hindquarters have strong driving force, and the back is kept level.

temperament

Brave, reliable and quick-witted working dog, alert and alert. Being neurotic or aggressive is a serious defect.

Unqualified /disqualification

Any background color except black.