Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal

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

Jarkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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.

Avoid Jarkies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Roman Mastiff

Japanese Chin and Yorkshire Terrier

Ancient Times

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

Black
Blue
White
Sable
Brown

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

Jarkies are known for their coat length.

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 Jarkie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Jarkies 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.

Jarkies 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
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse

Distichiasis

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Portosystemic Shunt
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Cushing's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Urinalysis

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

Jarkies are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Jarkie 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.

Jarkies require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

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

Jarkies 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.

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

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

Affection, Walk, Cuddlimg, Play, Love, Kisses, Cuddling

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.

Jarkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Jarkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Jarkie, it's at least 2 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 Jarkies usually need at least 30 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.

Jarkies 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, Jarkie 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 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Jarkie feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Jarkie is somewhere $1.10 - $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 Jarkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Mountain has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Jarkies are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

Jarkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Jarkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Jarkies 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.

Jarkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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