Sennenhund, called
Swiss mountain dogs or
Swiss cattle dogs in English, are a
type of
dog originating in the
Swiss Alps. The Sennenhund are
farm dogs of the general
molosser type. There are four
breeds of Sennenhund, all sporting a unique tricolor
coat. While the two larger ones share a heavy build and a calm temperament, the two smaller ones are more agile. The breeds range from medium in size to very large. The name Sennenhund refers to people called
Senn or Senner, Swiss alpine herdsmen and dairymen, and does not translate as "mountain" or "cattle".