Unfortunately, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Maltons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Playful
Happy
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Eager
Easygoing
Smart

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

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

Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Maltese, Cavachon

Hazel

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
Blue
Brindle
White

Brown
Black
White

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

Maltons 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 Malton 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 Mountain Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Distichiasis
Myotonia

Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Bladder Stones
Corneal Dystrophy

Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing

Eye examination
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

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

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

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

Maltons 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.

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

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 Malton, it's at least 5 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 Maltons usually need at least 15 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 Malton has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dane 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, Malton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
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 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Malton feed 0.7 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 Malton is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 Malton 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 Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Maltons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Maltons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

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

Maltons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Maltons are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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