Active
Loving
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Fearless
Good-natured
Spirited

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

Avoid Miniature Schnauzzies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd and Miniature Schnauzer

Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

1990s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Hazel

Black

Black

Miniature Schnauzzies have medium-length coats.

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

A Miniature Schnauzzie can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Miniature Schnauzzies 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.

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

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.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Urinary Stones

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hearing

Distichiasis
Myotonia

Buccal Mucosal Screening
Full Physical Examination
Ophthalmic Examination
Blood Tests and Blood Count
Hearing and Ear Tests
Urinalysis and Urine Culture
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing

Miniature Schnauzzies are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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.

Miniature Schnauzzies 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Miniature Schnauzzie, it's at least 12 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.

In general most Miniature Schnauzzies usually need at least 70 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 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.

Miniature Schnauzzies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Ideally, Miniature Schnauzzie 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-26 pound (5 - 12 kg) Miniature Schnauzzie feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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 Miniature Schnauzzie is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 Miniature Schnauzzie is between $36 - $49. This makes an average of $432 - $588 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.

Miniature Schnauzzies are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Miniature Schnauzzies 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.

Miniature Schnauzzies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Miniature Schnauzzies 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.

The Miniature Schnauzzie is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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