Welcome to Cornerstone Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs "Dogs of Form and Function"

Cornerstone Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs (GSMD) is a small in-home kennel now located in Colorado just outside of Denver.  Cornerstone is dedicated to producing working dogs that are sound in mind and body. I founded Cornerstone Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs with Pamela Cosner, but due to the distance created by my move we came to the difficult decision that we can no longer breed together. 

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.

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, 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.

Cornerstone is totally committed to this wonderful breed and strives to create dogs with strong breed type, working temperaments, health and longetivity.  My Swissys are an integral part my family and they are involved in many working activities.  My puppies are raised in a home environment 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, their health issues, my dogs and upcoming litters.  Visitors are always welcome by appointment.