Noble's Autumn in Montgomery CD RA DD

Top left: Monty Headshot; Top center: Monty & Gracie (picture used for Kim & Doug's Wedding Invitation); Top right: Gentry and Monty on new bed;
Bottom left: Doug & Monty playing tug in Hilton Head; Bottom center: Monty playing fetch in the ocean at Hilton Head; Bottom right: Monty earning his 2nd GSMDCA Draft Dog (DD) leg at the 2008 GSMDCA National Specialty in Hueston Woods

Monty was born 12/21/02 and was our first Swissy. He was the most laid back, sweetest, easiest (except for the house training) puppy and is the best boy anyone could ever ask for.

Monty bloated and torsed in the fall of 2006 (while we were on our honeymoon). This is one of the scariest things that can happen (especially when you aren't around), so if you are serious about getting a Swissy make sure you are familiar with the symptoms and ways to help try to prevent this.

Monty is super-sensitive to what is going on around him. Personally, we have found that usually male Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs (especially neutered males) tend to be more sensitive, affectionate, and eager to please. Females tend to be a little more bossy, independent, and more likely to test the limits.

However, with all Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs it is extremely important to set rules (such as the 'Nothing in Life is Free' theory) and be extremely consistent with following them. It is also important to make sure your Swissy puppy gets out and is socialized with lots of strange people, situations, and other dogs starting from a very young age!