Breed encyclopedia
Care, character and health for the most popular dog and cat breeds in Switzerland.
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Agile, alert herding dog with high energy and a strong drive to move.
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Intelligent, eager-to-work herding dog with a striking coat and a strong need for bonding.
Medium
Beagle
Cheerful, sociable scent hound with an excellent nose and a loud bark.
Medium
Bernese Mountain Dog
Calm, loyal family dog with a distinctive tricolor coat.
Large
Border Collie
Highly intelligent herding dog with an enormous need for exercise and mental work.
Medium
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Gentle, affectionate lap dog with a silky coat and friendly nature.
Small
Chihuahua
The world's smallest dog breed, with an outsized amount of confidence.
Small
Dachshund
Elongated, self-assured hunting dog with a strong will of its own.
Small
German Shepherd
Versatile, highly trainable working dog with a strong protective instinct.
Large
French Bulldog
Compact, playful companion dog with distinctive bat ears.
Small
Golden Retriever
Gentle, patient companion with a long golden coat.
Large
Jack Russell Terrier
Small, fearless terrier with huge energy levels and a strong prey drive.
Small
Labrador Retriever
Friendly, playful all-rounder, one of the most popular family dogs.
Large
Mixed breed
An individual blend of several breeds - character and appearance vary accordingly.
Medium
Rottweiler
Powerful, confident dog with a calm temperament and a strong protective instinct when well trained.
Large
Yorkshire Terrier
Tiny terrier with a long, silky coat and a confident, alert personality.
Small