Originally posted by BCBlondie
Aww!! I knew your dog was a Greater Swiss Mt. Dog when I saw him in your sig! Where did you get him? They're pretty rare here in California (at least in my area). They used to be one of my favorite dogs though!! I heard they're wonderful and sweet dogs, don't drool much because of this thing in their mouth, and that they're gentle and stuff. Great pic, btw!!
Yeah, they are rare here too (and have only been recognized by the AKC for the past 10 years). I live in Jersey, and we went to North Carolina to pick him up from a great breeder. Dale's grandfather was actually an import from Switzerland. And some of his relatives have been to Westminster. We researched this breed a lot prior to thinking about getting one.

They are considered a dry mouth breed, due to the fluves (sp?), in their mouth arent developed. He doesn't drool. They are great with kids and are very laid back dog. Dale is still in puppyhood...so he still acts like a big puppy right now, but once he is mature, he will be a great dog for our son to grow up with. (not that he isnt now, he is just going through those puppy years right now, and has a mind of a puppy ...he will be going to obedience school next month...so we are looking forward to that)...

Thanks everyone for the nice comments!

Robyn