Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Easygoing

Switzerland

United States

Roman Mastiff

Papillon, Maltese

Ancient Times

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

White
Silver
Black
Brown
Fawn

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

Papiteses have medium-length coats.

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 Papitese can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Portosystemic Shunt
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Distichiasis

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Food Allergies

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

Papiteses' 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.

Papitese 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.

Papiteses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

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

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

Fetch, Everythimg, Dog Parks

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 Papitese, it's at least 5 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 Papiteses 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.

The Papitese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Papitese 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 Papitese 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 Papitese 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.

Papiteses 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.

The Papitese is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

Papiteses are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Papiteses are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Papiteses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.