BREED INFORMATION

• GreaterSwissDotCom.com (a discussion forum of more than 1000 Swissy-owning members)
• New England Swissies on Yahoo
• GSMDCA Rescue -- interested in adopting a rehomed Swissy?
• Naturhistorisches Museum der Burgergemeinde Bern

HEALTH

• OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals)
• CERF (Canine Eye Registry Foundation)
• PennHip (University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program)
• Comparing PennHip and OFA
• Canine Epilepsy Network
• Canine Bloat Information from Purdue University
• Dr. Dodd's Recommended Vaccine Schedule 

OTHER RECOMMENDED BREEDERS

I am very selective about breeders to whom I refer potential puppy buyers.  Basically, I look for breeders who share my practices, priorities and ethics.  The following are true hobby breeders who have no more than 1-2 litters a year, their dogs live in the home as members of the family, and they are not breeding to support themselves.  They breed OFA CLEARED dogs only, which means they not only x-ray hips, elbows and shoulders (it's very easy to say that much), but they only breed dogs who have received passing health clearances.  Most importantly, they are dedicated to the preservation of the GREATER Swiss Mountain Dog -- a dog that has the type, temperament and health/soundness to perform the jobs the Swiss farmers required of him.

• Jotunheim GSMD (Washington, DC)
• Breezy Ridge GSMD (New Hampshire)

There may also be specific litters now and then, from breeders not listed above, to whom I will also refer. 

SHOP FOR YOUR SWISSY

• Best Bully Sticks -- best priced bully sticks on the web, great pricing and assortment of other chews/snacks
• Designer Chamois Kool Koats
• Drs. Foster and Smith  -- meds, Frontline, pet products and supplies
• Hogan Leather -- great leather collars and leads, for everyday and show
• NatureMix -- great source of Sodium Ascorbate (Vit C), Owelo Carrots, and Hokamix
• Pet Dynamix -- frozen raw foods, raw bones, smoked bones, meat snacks and more.  Often has vendor space at dog shows in NJ and PA.
• Pet Food Direct -- incredible selection of difficult to find foods (e.g. Timberwolf Organics), frequent sales
• Pet Vet Direct -- great prices on Glycoflex and Frontline
• Schaussi's Alpen Schatz -- beautiful, traditional Swiss dog collars imported from Switzerland 
• Swiss Traditions -- more traditional Swiss merchandise for your dog
• White Dog Bone Co. -- fantastic source of dog treats, gourmet cookies and dog bones

TRAINING RESOURCES

• Wendy Weisberg, Certified Dog Trainer -- Wendy trains out of Best Friends Pet Care in White Plains, NY and also happens to own a GSMD so she knows firsthand what challenges come with this breed
• Canine Water Sports -- teach your Swissy to swim, and more!  CT based water sports for dogs
• Outback Farm -- sheep & duck herding training, clinics and private lessons and events in Branchville, NJ
• Nutmeg Farm -- training, clinics and private lessons and events in Portland, CT
• Dogworks -- carts and harnesses for drafting (carting)
• Wilczek Woodworks -- custom crafted wagons, carts and harnesses
• Nordkyn Outfitters -- complete source for mushing, skijoring, weight pulling, carting and packing equipment

CONFORMATION (DOG SHOWS)
dog show superintendent websites are a great resource for dog shows schedule around the country -- if you'd like to find and meet some Swissies and Swissy owners.

• MB-F (www.infodog.com) -- major show superintendent, focused primarily in the East
• Jim Rau (www.raudogshows.com) -- show super, also based in the East, primarily
• Onofrio (www.onofrio.com) -- major show superintendent, focused in mid-West and West.
• Jack Bradshaw (www.jbradshaw.com) -- CA-based super with West Coast focus
• Roy Jones (www.royjonesdogshows.com) -- Midwest based/focused show superintendent