Shiranian has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Greater Swiss Mountain has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Loyal
Friendly
Playful
Lazy
Attentive
Trainable
Intelligent

Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Shiranians 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.

Shiranians 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.

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Switzerland

Pomeranian, Shih Tzu

Roman Mastiff

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Ancient Times

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Sable
Brindle
White

Black
Brown
White

Shiranians are known for their coat length.

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

A Shiranian can have a litter of 12-16 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.

Shiranians are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Allergies
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Bladder Stones and Infections
Collapsed Trachea
Dental Problems

Distichiasis

Eye Examination
Allergy Tests
Blood Count

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Shiranians 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.

Shiranians need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Shiranians are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Shiranian has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Greater Swiss Mountain minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

While Shiranian dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Greater Swiss Mountain dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Tug-of-war, Fetch, Catch treats, Playing, Training her, Chase, Bath time, Run, Car rides, Running, Walking

Eating Snacks, Rough Housing, Play, Nap, Sniffing, Walk, Hike, Training, Tug-of-war, Case

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shiranian, it's at least 7 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.

In general most Shiranians usually need at least 45 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 Mountains 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.

Shiranians 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 is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Shiranian 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-16 pound (3 - 7 kg) Shiranian 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 Shiranian is somewhere $1.00 - $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 Shiranian 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.

Shiranian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

The Shiranian 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.

Shiranians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Shiranians are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

Shiranians 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.

Shiranians 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.

Shiranians may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

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