Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Bosties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

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.

Boston Terriers, West Highland White Terrier

Roman Mastiff

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Ancient Times

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Black
Brown
White

Bosties are known for their coat length.

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

Wiry

Straight

A Bostie 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.

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.

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

Greater Swiss Mountains have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Bosties 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 Greater Swiss Mountain breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Deafness
Cataracts
Copper Poisoning

Distichiasis

Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ophthalmology

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Bostie, it's at least 6 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 Greater Swiss Mountain, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

Ideally, Bostie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Bostie 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.

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.

The average cost of a Bostie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Greater Swiss Mountain is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bostie 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.

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.

Bosties are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Greater Swiss Mountain has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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 Bostie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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