Loving
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Selfish
Fearless
Good-natured
Confidence
Reserved

Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Avoid Chesties as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Chihuahua and West Highland White Terrier

Hazel

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
Blue
Brindle
White

Cream
Brown
Black
Fawn
White

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

Chesties have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Greater Swiss Mountain Dane can have a litter of 10-15 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 Chestie can have a litter of 2-5 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 Mountain Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Chestie breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

Distichiasis
Myotonia

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Blood Tests
General Physical Examination
Blood Chemistry

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Chesties are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

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

Chesties require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

The Chestie is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Greater Swiss Mountain Dane, it's at least 11 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 Chestie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Greater Swiss Mountain Danes 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 Chesties 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 Dane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 90-200 pound (41 - 91 kg) Greater Swiss Mountain Dane feed 4 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 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Chestie 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 Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Chestie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Chestie 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 Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Chestie has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chesties have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Chesties are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Chesties are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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

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

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