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

Irish Setter has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Affectionate
Energetic
Lively
Intelligent
Companionable
Independent
Playful

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

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

Choose a Greater Swiss Mountain if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Irish Setters are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Switzerland

Ireland

Roman Mastiff

setter, pointer, spaniel

Ancient Times

1700s

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

Red

Greater Swiss Mountains have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Irish Setters have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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.

An Irish Setter can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Gastric Torsion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy

Distichiasis

Cataracts
Megaesophagus
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Dna Test For Vwd
Dna For Pra
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Irish Setter 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.

Irish Setters need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Greater Swiss Mountain minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Irish Setter has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

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

Irish Setters are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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.

Irish Setter dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

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

Playing Ball, Hiking, Car Travel, Taking Naps

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.

Irish Setters 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 Irish Setter, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Greater Swiss Mountains usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Irish Setters usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Greater Swiss Mountain is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Irish Setters require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper
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 60-71 pound (27 - 32 kg) Irish Setter feed 3 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 an Irish Setter is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 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 an Irish Setter is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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 Mountain has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Irish Setter is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Greater Swiss Mountains can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Irish Setter is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

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

Greater Swiss Mountains are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Irish Setters are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Irish Setters 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.

Irish Setters are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Greater Swiss Mountains are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Irish Setter is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.