Where healthy, confident, and well-socialized Swissies are raised with care, dedication, and a commitment to their future families.
Nestled on a small church camp in the Ozark Hills, Ozark Hills Swissies is dedicated to raising exceptional Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs as healthy, confident, and well-socialized companions for loving families.
Our dogs enjoy an active environment with fresh mountain air and daily interaction, helping them develop strong bodies, balanced minds, and steady temperaments.
With careful health planning, early socialization, and lifetime support, we take pride in giving every puppy the best possible start and helping families find the right Swissie companion.
Known fondly as the “Swissie,” the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a majestic, large-breed worker with a striking tricolor coat and a heart as big as its frame. Originating in the Swiss Alps as all-around farm dogs, Swissies were historically bred to haul heavy carts, herd livestock, and watch over homesteads. Today, they bring that same loyal, steady work ethic into the home as devoted family companions.
Size & Build: Heavy-boned, muscular, and sturdy. Males typically weigh 115–140+ lbs, while females range from 85–110 lbs.
Coat & Colors: A dense double coat featuring the signature tricolor pattern—jet black base, rich rust markings, and clean white accents on the chest, muzzle, paws, and tail tip.
Temperament: Confident, gentle, watchful, and deeply affectionate.
Lifespan: Typically 8–11 years.
Gentle Giants at Heart
Despite their impressive size, Swissies are renowned for their calm, patient demeanor with families. They thrive on human companionship and consider themselves an integral part of your daily routine.
Versatile & Eager Companions
True to their heritage, Swissies love having a job to do. Whether pulling a cart, hiking mountain trails, participating in draft work, or relaxing on the porch, they are versatile partners for active lifestyles.
Watchful & Loyal
Swissies possess a natural, alert instinct to watch over their home and family. They are vocal guardians when someone arrives, but their steady temperament makes them welcoming once guests are greeted.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are ideal for families or individuals who appreciate a large, sturdy breed with strong family ties. They thrive best in homes with space to move around, consistent positive reinforcement training, and owners who want a true partner in their daily life.
At Ozark Hills Swissies, our commitment begins with raising healthy, confident, and well-socialized Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. We carefully plan our litters with an emphasis on health, structural integrity, and longevity.
Health & Genetic Testing
Early Socialization
Lifetime Support
Kevin BurkeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Roger and Sharon were very easy to work with. We visited twice before selecting a male. We were provided extensive genetic reports on both the mother and father. We were scheduled to pick our puppy up at 8 weeks but then needed to extend until 9 weeks and that was no problem with Roger and Sharon. Our dog is a classic Swissie in the best sense. He has a sweet disposition and adapts very well to new situations. He has a mentality I describe as "rock solid," neither plunging headlong into new situations nor overly fearful. Our puppy was housebroken quickly, which is not necessarily the norm for GSMDs. This might be due to the ENT training done by Roger and Sharon. Please only get a Swissie if you do all your research. I believe Roger and Sharon would have let us know if they thought we weren't ready. We wanted a dog that could become a well-trained, gentle, and respectful member of our family who could join us in many of our everyday activities and our four-month old seems well on his way. Beth TullisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We purchased our puppy this summer and she is absolutely wonderful. Her personality is awesome, she is kind, healthy, and very true to the breed. We highly recommend Ozark Hills Swissies! Molly DreesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our kids had been begging us to get a dog ever since they were little. When we felt like it was time to bring a puppy home we did a ton of research and decided that a Swissy would make the perfect addition to our family. We live in the mountains of Colorado and knew that Swissy's are good with cooler temperatures and and active outdoor lifestyle which fit right into our way of life. Once we'd decided on a Swissy we found Ozark Hill Swissies and we couldn't be more happy with the experience in working with them long distance to pick out a puppy. Although we've never met in person, Roger was so gracious and spent hours on the phone with us answering all of our questions, getting to know our family dynamics and teaching us what we would need to know to bring a new puppy into our home. He made sure that he picked out just the right pup from the litter to match the personality of our family and gave us updates and sent pictures while we waited for him to join us. When it was finally time for him to come to Colorado Roger took great care to arrange for the pup to fly to us and gave him everything he needed to travel. The flight and pickup went incredibly smoothly thanks to all of the detailed information that we were provided and we were finally able to bring our Swissy home. We absolutely love our pup Archer! We have 4 kids who were ages 4-10 when we got him and he has been the best companion for them. He had no trouble adapting to his new surroundings and absolutely loves running through the snow. Although he is obviously large and strong he is incredibly gentle and tolerant of all of the kids and the attention that they give him. He loves going on hikes, playing in the water, camping and saying hi to anyone and everyone. He is incredibly friendly and well behaved and we are always receiving compliments on how handsome he is. We can't thank Roger and Ozark Hill Swissies enough for bringing Archer into our lives. I would highly recommend both the breed and the breeder for anyone looking for a family dog. Ampriel DayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service - very understanding and honest - and so knowledgeable about the breed - I highly recommend them! Sonya CastroTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are very happy with our new Swissie puppy and appreciate all of the information shared by Roger and Sharon. It's obvious she's been well cared for, loved, and cuddled. She's such a happy and loving puppy, and oh so beautiful! We had our challenges with being almost 1k miles away, but Roger and Sharon provided great communication. Please accept our highest recommendation for Ozark Hills Swissies. Crystal ArnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently adopted GSMD from Roger and his wife. Our GSMD was shipped to us via air from Missouri to Oregon. Roger made it all so easy. We are in love with our puppy and highly recommend Ozark Hills Swissies. Nikki st.nikki@juno.comTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. High quality Swissies!!! We live close enough to visit often and my kids love the dogs! They are gentle enough to help my son get over his fear of large dogs. A little over a year ago we were able to get one of the puppies and she is a great fit for our family. Sweet healthy dog! judy coffeyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such sweet people!!! Easy to work with and we love our Swissie!