Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

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

Pom-Silks 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.

Pom-Silks aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Switzerland

United States

Roman Mastiff

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

Ancient Times

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Blue
White
Black

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

Pom-Silks 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 Pom-Silk 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.

Pom-Silks are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Distichiasis

Allergies
Eye Infections
Skin Infections

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Liver Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Full Physical Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Biochemical Profile Tests
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Blood Glucose Level Testing

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

Pom-Silks 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.

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

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

Pom-Silks 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

Dog Parks, Walk, Play, Nap, Playdate

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 Pom-Silk, it's at least 6 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 Pom-Silks usually need at least 40 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.

Pom-Silks 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, Pom-Silk should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder

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) Pom-Silk 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 Pom-Silk is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 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 Pom-Silk is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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.

Pom-Silk 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.

Pom-Silks 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.

Pom-Silks 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.

Pom-Silks are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Pom-Silks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Pom-Silks 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.

Pom-Silks are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.