Welcome to SwissKiss Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs!

We will not have a Spring 2022 Litter.  No litters expected in 2022 
About Us
​We are breeders of AKC Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs located in Elizabethtown, PA.

Our journey with Swissies began in 2003 when we got our first Swissy puppy.  Since then, we've spent many years showing dogs, raising puppies, training dogs, and studying all aspects of our fur-children. 

Our Breeding Program
We don't operate a kennel; our dogs are first and foremost treasured family members who live with us, sleep with us, and travel everywhere with us.  We don't produce a lot of puppies;  we only have one or two litters a year.  But we strive to produce very special puppies. 
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We are very selective in our breeding program and breed only males and females that have a sound temperament, have achieved their AKC Championship, and have passed health clearances based on OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) evaluations. 

We take raising puppies VERY SERIOUSLY!  Our puppies meet at least 100 people before they go to their forever homes. They receive Early Neurological Stimulation. They are exposed to every imaginable sight, sound, surface, and smell, they meet other animals, they have many outdoor adventures, and they learn several basic commands.  All of these experiences are packed into their first 8 weeks of life while they are with us.  

Our puppy raising protocol is intense and requires much time and effort, but is well worth it for the reward of raising puppies who are....
Sound in Body, Mind, and Spirit! 
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Katie & Randy Markley
All About Oliver!
We were proud and privileged to own Oliver, a once in a lifetime dog who is the cornerstone of our breeding program. ​​
"Oliver"
​GCHP Painted Mtn Oliver Twist of Fate
  • #1 Swissy in America in 2013 and 2012.
  • #3 Swiss in America in 2011 and 2010.   
  • National Specialty Top 20 Winner
  • National Specialty Top 20 People's Choice Award
  • Westminster BOB Winner
  • Multiple Best In Specialty Shows
  • Multiple Group I placements
  • The first of only two Swissies to achieve the Platinum (highest level) Grand Championship
  • More breed wins in a single year than any dog in the history of the breed!
  • Many progeny who have achieved their Championships and Grand Championships
  • Exceptional health record of his progeny​
Finding a Puppy
We're happy to assist you in finding a puppy and can refer you to reputable breeders throughout the United States who may have current or upcoming litters.   Finding a Puppy
The Adventures of MEL!
Meet Mel, a beautiful puppy from the Oliver x Layla litter born on April 16, 2021.  We're raising Mel for 2 months while his new owners are vacationing.   Follow the Adventures of Mel...
Visit Us!
Before deciding to bring a Swissy into your home,  meeting and interacting with adult Swissies is an important first step.  You're welcome to come to visit us and meet our dogs.  If you don't live in our area, we can refer you to Swissy breeders or owners near you.    Contact Us.
Finding a Puppy
Before deciding to purchase a puppy,  please read our Finding Your Puppy Checklist