Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Good-natured
Easygoing
Opinionated

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Switzerland

United States

Roman Mastiff

Pekingese, Maltese

Ancient Times

Early 1900s

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

White
Gray
Brindle
Fawn
Cream
Black

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

A Peke-A-Tese 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.

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses 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
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Obesity
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Distichiasis

KCS
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Knee
Heart
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Dental Examination
Respiratory Tests
Full Physical Examination

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

Peke-A-Teses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Peke-A-Teses are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Peke-A-Teses bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Walks

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.

Peke-A-Teses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Peke-A-Tese 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 Peke-A-Tese, it's at least 4 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 Peke-A-Teses usually need at least 20 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.

Peke-A-Teses 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, Peke-A-Tese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
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 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Peke-A-Tese 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 Peke-A-Tese is somewhere $1.00 - $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 Peke-A-Tese 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Peke-A-Teses have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Peke-A-Teses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Peke-A-Teses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.