Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Fearless
Clever

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

Smooth Foxie Doxies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Switzerland

United States

Roman Mastiff

Dachshund and Smooth Fox Terrier

Ancient Times

1990s

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown
White

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

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 Smooth Foxie Doxie can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Distichiasis

Deafness
Allergies
Diabetes
Congenital Eye Defects

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Hearing and Ear Tests
DNA

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

Smooth Foxie Doxie 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.

Smooth Foxie Doxies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Walk, Swim, Play, Car rides, Hiking, Sleep, Eating Snacks

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 Smooth Foxie Doxie, 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 Smooth Foxie Doxies usually need at least 45 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 Smooth Foxie Doxie has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Smooth Foxie Doxie 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 Smooth Foxie Doxie 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 Smooth Foxie Doxie 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 Mountains can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Smooth Foxie Doxie 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.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Smooth Foxie Doxies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Smooth Foxie Doxies are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Smooth Foxie Doxies 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.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.