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White Swiss Shepherd
Balanced white shepherd from Switzerland; friendly, attentive, and highly trainable as an active family companion.
Breed snapshot
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Size
Large
Life
10-12 years
Group
Herding
Origin
Switzerland
Origin map
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Origin focus
Switzerland
Origin details
- Place
- Switzerland
- Region
- Europe
- Breed role
- companion and family dog
- More from this origin
- 9 breeds in this guide trace back to Switzerland.
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