The Breed Standards


 The AKC Standard: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America developed this standard in the format
 required by the AKC and following the previous GSMDCA and an old version of the FCI standards. This has been
 in use since the breed was recognized by the AKC as per July 1, 1995.

 The FCI Standard: This standard was developed by the Swiss Swissy club under the auspices of the Swiss Kennel
 Club on request from and following the format proscribed by the FCI, the "Federation Internationale
 Cynologique". The FCI is the umbrella organization for most national kennel clubs other than national organizations
 such as the AKC and the British KC. The FCI approved the current Swissy standard in April 1993.

 There are some significant differences between the two standards. Overall, the FCI standard is more detailed
 and more precise in certain areas. Since the GSMD is a Swissbreed, the standard in this country should follow as
 closely as possible the standard advanced by its country of origin. Recognizing the shortcomings of the current
 AKC standard, a committee of the GSMDCA is at present working on revising the standard.