FCI #58 · Group 2

Great Swiss Mountain Dog (FCI #58)

Great Swiss Mountain Dog is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 58, Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2003-03-25.

FCI #58Group 2: Group 2 — Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss CattledogsStatus: definitive
Great Swiss Mountain Dog — Key Facts
Breed NameGreat Swiss Mountain Dog (Great Swiss Mountain Dog)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #58
Group / CategoryGroup 2 — Group 2 — Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Cattledogs
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2003-03-25
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #58 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #58

Great Swiss Mountain Dog — Standard & Care

Guardian, utility, and mountain working breeds characterized by strong bone structure, protective instincts, and steady nerve.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 58 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Great Swiss Mountain Dog

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Great Swiss Mountain Dog, Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund
Español (ES)Great Swiss Mountain Dog, Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund
Deutsch (DE)Great Swiss Mountain Dog, Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund
Français (FR)Great Swiss Mountain Dog, Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund
Português (PT-BR)Great Swiss Mountain Dog, Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund
FAQ

FAQ — Great Swiss Mountain Dog

What is the official FCI standard number for Great Swiss Mountain Dog?

Great Swiss Mountain Dog (Great Swiss Mountain Dog) is registered under FCI Standard #58 in Group 2 (Group 2 — Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Cattledogs), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Great Swiss Mountain Dog breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/en/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Official Sources & Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

Reference materials do not replace an in-person veterinary consultation or official kennel club registration rules.