Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club
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Tobler, Michelle & Addie Sheppard

Carting/Drafting

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Thor Hauptly
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Leslie Gillette
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Dee Carmody
Sometimes referred to as “the poor Swiss farmer’s horse,” the Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund", after helping herd dairy cows in for milking, would be hitched to a wagon or cart for the trip to market, and after the farmer’s long day, give his master a lift back home. Since their arrival in the United States, Swissies have continued this tradition. Numerous pictures exist of Swissies pulling carts and wagons (collectively called “drafting”), in a multitude of tasks – from hauling produce and yard materials on the family farm and in the suburbs, to providing rides to small children in neighborhoods and parades.
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Today, we celebrate the history of our breed through draft tests designed to mimic the types of obstacles a working Swissy may have had to negotiate while pulling a cart. Standing calm in harness and working steadily, dog and handler demonstrate their proficiency to work as a team to navigate a set course and earn various levels of draft titles. Draft Swissies are also useful in yard work; hauling debris, rocks, sand, etc. And many a Swissy can be seen in local parades across the United States pulling a draft cart.
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Bosco and Donna Rollins
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Sentry Taylor
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  • Home
  • Our Club
    • Our Mission
    • Officers & Board Members
    • Events >
      • Event Calendar
      • List of Upcoming Events
      • Submit Event Suggestions
    • By-Laws/ Code of Ethics
    • Regional Clubs
    • National Club
  • Swissy Activities
    • The Versatile Swissy!
    • Therapy Dog
    • Weight Pulling
    • Herding
    • Conformation
    • Carting/Drafting
    • Agility
    • Farm Dog
    • Obedience/Rally
    • Pack Hike
    • Tracking
  • Swissy Info
    • Breed History
    • Breed Standard
    • Health
  • Meet Us!
    • Where We Are!
    • Fun Photos!
    • Members of the Month
    • New Members
  • Member Services
    • Breeders
    • Dog Day Care
    • Dog Sitting Services
    • Dog Training
  • MAGS Store
  • Contact