Jim Barton is a past President, Vice President and Director of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. As President he was instrumental in seeking and ultimately gaining full recognition into the American Kennel Club for the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
Cheri Barton is also a past director of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.and a past director of the American Greater Swiss Breeders Association. Daughter, Jennifer, was the first to introduce competitive weight pulling to the Swissys winning the breeds first ever gold medal. Jennifer was also an evaluator as well as participant in the Harford Country division of Pets on Wheels.