Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

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

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

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

Boston Terriers, West Highland White Terrier

Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Fawn
Black
Blue
Brindle
White

Bosties are known for their coat length.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes 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 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.

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

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

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

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Deafness
Cataracts
Copper Poisoning

Distichiasis
Myotonia

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

Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing

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

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

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

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

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 Dane, it's at least 11 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 Dane 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 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
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 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.

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

The average cost of a Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 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.

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

Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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