"as a breeder I BELIEVE it is important to show that my dogs can not only perform the tasks they were historically bred to do, but also can compete in conformation and obedience events." ~LC
Matterhorn GSMD's have the most versatility titled dogs in the history of the breed!
The Versatility Greater Swiss title is designed to honor the special individuals of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed that have proven their merit in multiple arenas conformation, obedience, and working/performance. The Versatility Greater Swiss (VGS) title is awarded to dogs whose achievements have been recognized with at least four (4) conformation, obedience, working and performance event certifications. Dogs receiving the VGS title must have completed at least an AKC conformation Championship (CH), and AKC Companion Dog (CD) title, and two (2) other titles from two (2) of the other performance category. Versatility Greater Swiss Excellent (VGSX) for those dogs who have already achieved a VGS and go on to advanced titles in obedience and working/performance areas. Listed below are the Matterhorn Swissies having earned their Versatility title that I have put all or most of their titles on! 1.Buzz November 2006 2.Molly July 2007 3.Brandi November 2008 4.Halo VGS in 2009 5.Raven VGS in April 2012 6.Comet VGS February 2015 7.Boots VGS September 2015 8.Windy VGS October 2015 9.Yuri VGS July 2016 10. Dee VGS September 2016 11. Dune September 2016 12.Dune May 2017 VGSX the 10th Swissy in GSMDCA history to receive this distinction! 13.Marlo June 2017 14.Pyro December 2017 15.Flare November 2020 16.Sophie November 2021 17.Radar April 2022 18.Redd July 2022 19.Booker August 2022 20. Pi October 2022 21. Quincy 2023 22. Sadie 2023 23. Shorty 2023 24.Flipper 2023 25. Dozer 2023 26.Razzle 2023
27. Beri 4/6/2024
28. Biggie 6/15/24
This list is of Matterhorn Swissies that have achieved their VGS with their owners completing all or most of the requirements!
1. Fury Owned by Kelly Nevin 2011 2. Bluemen Owned B\by Troy Riewe 2013 3. Lester owned by Mary Spaar 2013