Cornerstone is a breeder of AKC Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs in Colorado. Cornerstone Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs was established in 1996 when I acquired my first Swissy, Griff, and my love affair with the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog began. Griff was a great show dog, a true working dog and a wonderful member of the family.
Cornerstone Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs is dedicated to breeding working dogs that are sound in mind and body. I began breeding Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs in 2004 and am proud to say that I am an AKC Breeder of Merit.
I am a member in good standing of the GSMDCA (national parent club), and have served on the GSMDCA board. I am a founding member of the South West Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club and served on the board as a board member and as president for many years. I am currently president of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of The Rockies.
The GSMD is a large, powerful dog that traditionally worked as an all-purpose farm dog, pulling loaded carts, working livestock, and protecting the farmstead. They are great family dogs but their size, intelligence and energy mean they may not be right for every home.
Health & Genetics are very important to me so I carefully screen all of my dogs for relevant, detectable diseases and I thoroughly research pedigrees before matching breeding dogs. Despite careful screening and planning, no system is perfect and occasionally health issues can occur. The GSMD faces some serious health problems including epilepsy, incontinence, splenic torsion, bloat and joint disease. I encourage anyone interested in the breed to research the health problems that may present themselves and to learn more about the screening and breeding practices that help reduce these risks.
I am totally committed to this wonderful breed and strive to breed dogs with strong breed type, working temperaments, health, longevity and above all else that make great family companions. My Swissys are an integral part my family and they are involved in many working activities. My puppies are raised inside my home and are heavily socialized. Puppies will be selectively placed in appropriate and loving homes. I carefully review potential new owners and work to match them with the puppy whose temperament best suits their lifestyle and personalities.
Questions are always welcome. Feel free to ask about the breed, the health issues, Swissys in general, upcoming litters and of course my dogs in particular. Visitors are always welcome by appointment.
Cornerstone Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs is dedicated to breeding working dogs that are sound in mind and body. I began breeding Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs in 2004 and am proud to say that I am an AKC Breeder of Merit.
I am a member in good standing of the GSMDCA (national parent club), and have served on the GSMDCA board. I am a founding member of the South West Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club and served on the board as a board member and as president for many years. I am currently president of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of The Rockies.
The GSMD is a large, powerful dog that traditionally worked as an all-purpose farm dog, pulling loaded carts, working livestock, and protecting the farmstead. They are great family dogs but their size, intelligence and energy mean they may not be right for every home.
Health & Genetics are very important to me so I carefully screen all of my dogs for relevant, detectable diseases and I thoroughly research pedigrees before matching breeding dogs. Despite careful screening and planning, no system is perfect and occasionally health issues can occur. The GSMD faces some serious health problems including epilepsy, incontinence, splenic torsion, bloat and joint disease. I encourage anyone interested in the breed to research the health problems that may present themselves and to learn more about the screening and breeding practices that help reduce these risks.
I am totally committed to this wonderful breed and strive to breed dogs with strong breed type, working temperaments, health, longevity and above all else that make great family companions. My Swissys are an integral part my family and they are involved in many working activities. My puppies are raised inside my home and are heavily socialized. Puppies will be selectively placed in appropriate and loving homes. I carefully review potential new owners and work to match them with the puppy whose temperament best suits their lifestyle and personalities.
Questions are always welcome. Feel free to ask about the breed, the health issues, Swissys in general, upcoming litters and of course my dogs in particular. Visitors are always welcome by appointment.
My next breeding is planned for summer 2013
If you are interested in possibly getting a puppy from this litter of another litter please email me for information or to request an application
Rita Rimler
720 851 6785
Rita Rimler
720 851 6785
