Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

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

Crested Cavaliers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Crested Cavaliers 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chinese Crested

Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Cream

Fawn
Black
Blue
Brindle
White

Crested Cavaliers have medium-length coats.

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

Wavy

Straight

A Crested Cavalier can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Crested Cavaliers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

While the Crested Cavalier 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
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Entropion

Distichiasis
Myotonia

Ophthalmic Exam
Chest X-rays
Orthopedic Exam
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Holter monitoring (24-hour ECG)
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Blood Pressure Evaluation

Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing

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

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

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

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

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

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Crested Cavalier, it's at least 8 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 Crested Cavaliers 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 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.

The Crested Cavalier 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, Crested Cavalier 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 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Crested Cavalier 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 Crested Cavalier 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 Crested Cavalier 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.

Crested Cavaliers 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.

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

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

Crested Cavaliers 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.

Crested Cavaliers 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.

Crested Cavaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Crested Cavaliers 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.