ABOUT

Hi there! My name is Allison Allen and I share my Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs with my husband Blake. We live in the suburbs of Portland, OR and have had swissies since February 2009 when we brought Gypsy Boots home from Seneca Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs in Indiana. In 2012 we added Cutter, Gypsy's half-bother, and we had the perfect duo for several years. As Gypsy and Cutter started to age we added Nash from Trout Creek Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs in Washington in 2015. Nash was a perfect counterpart and they're the best trifecta as far as we're concerned! With my wonderful dogs we've successfully participated in conformation, obedience, rally, pack dog, draft/carting, and herding. 

Through my wonderful friends that are longtime established breeders I have gained termendous knowledge in the areas of canine reproduction and puppy care and raising. I've been afforded the opportunity to assist with more than 30 breedings and whelpings/deliveries.  Additionally, I have participated in puppy structural ​evaluations and performed temperament test to gain a better understanding of puppy rearing. 

I have been a member of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America since 2009 and have been serving as the Vice President since 2017.  Additionally, I co-chair the Judge Selection Committee and Communication Committee and serve on the Temperament Committee and was a past member of the health committee. Locally in the Pacific Northwest, I'm a current board member for the Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club and have been a member of the club since 2009. ​ In 2019 I was award the Friend of the Swissy Award for my service to the club in the preceding year. I also created and maintain a stud dog directory for Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs to help with shared access for the members of our breed community.