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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.