Greater Swiss Mountain has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Beaglier tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Affectionate
Loyal
Good natured
Playful

Greater Swiss Mountains shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Beagliers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Switzerland

Australia

Roman Mastiff

Beagle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Ancient Times

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

White
Brown
Black

Straight

Wavy

A Greater Swiss Mountain can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Beaglier can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Greater Swiss Mountains have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Beagliers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

While the Greater Swiss Mountain breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Beagliers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Distichiasis

Ear Infections
Cataracts
Kidney Stones
Dry Eye
Environmental Allergies

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Blood Work
Otoscopic Examination

Greater Swiss Mountains thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Beagliers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Greater Swiss Mountain has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Beaglier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Greater Swiss Mountains need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Beagliers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Greater Swiss Mountains are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Beagliers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Greater Swiss Mountain dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Beaglier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Greater Swiss Mountain dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Beaglier dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Eating Snacks, Rough Housing, Play, Nap, Sniffing, Walk, Hike, Training, Tug-of-war, Case

Walking, Playing, Walk, Chasing, Throwing a ball

Greater Swiss Mountains are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Beagliers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Greater Swiss Mountain, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beaglier, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Greater Swiss Mountain should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Beaglier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 115-140 pound (52 - 64 kg) Greater Swiss Mountain feed 4.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 10-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Beaglier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Greater Swiss Mountain is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average cost of a Beaglier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Greater Swiss Mountain is between $126 - $147. This makes an average of $1512 - $1764 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Beaglier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Greater Swiss Mountains are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Beagliers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Greater Swiss Mountains are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Beagliers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Greater Swiss Mountains are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Beagliers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Greater Swiss Mountains have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Beagliers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.