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

Active
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Fearless
Assertive
Cheerful

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

Jacairns are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

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

Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Cairn Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

Hazel

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
Blue
Brindle
White

Red
Brindle
Black
Gray

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

Jacairns have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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 Jacairn can have a litter of 2-10 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.

Jacairns are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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.

While the Jacairn breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Cryptorchidism
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing

Hip And Eyes
X-Rays
Full Body Examination
Thyroid Testing

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.

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

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes 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.

Jacairns are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Jacairn, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
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 12-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Jacairn feed 3 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 Jacairn is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Jacairn is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

Jacairns are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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