Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Active
Curious
Playful
Independent
Agile
Intelligent
Confident
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Faithful
Easygoing

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

Schipeses 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 Schipeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Roman Mastiff

Maltese and Schipperke

Ancient Times

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

Black
White

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

Schipeses 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 Schipese can have a litter of 3-7 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.

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

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Distichiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Dental Problems

Distichiasis

Entropion
Ectropion
Portacaval Shunt
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

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

Greater Swiss Mountains need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Schipeses 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.

Schipeses sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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 Schipese, 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 Schipeses 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.

The Schipese 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, Schipese 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 8-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Schipese 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 Schipese 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 Schipese is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Schipeses 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 Schipese 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.

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

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

Schipeses 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.

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