While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Daisy Dogs are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Greater Swiss Mountain is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Avoid Daisy Dogs as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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.

United States

Switzerland

Poodle, Shih-Tzu, Bichon Frise

Roman Mastiff

1950s

Ancient Times

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

White
Red
Silver
Gray
Black
Brown
Blue

Black
Brown
White

Daisy Dogs have medium-length coats.

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

A Daisy Dog 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 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.

Daisy Dogs 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.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Bloat
Eye Problems
Addison's Disease

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Hip Dysplasia
Reverse Sneezing
Bladder Stones and Infections

Distichiasis

X-Rays
Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Blood Gas Analysis
ACTH Stimulation Test
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination
Skin Biopsy or Intradermal Tests for specific allergies
Radiography

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Daisy Dogs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

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

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

Daisy Dogs 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.

Daisy Dogs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Daisy Dogs 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.

Fetch, Walk, Tug-of-war

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

Daisy Dogs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Daisy Dog dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Greater Swiss Mountains 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 Daisy Dog, it's at least 4 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 Daisy Dogs usually need at least 30 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.

Daisy Dogs have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-17 pound (5 - 8 kg) Daisy Dog feed 2 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 Daisy Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Daisy Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Daisy Dogs 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.

Daisy Dogs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Daisy Dogs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Daisy Dogs 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.

Daisy Dogs 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.

Daisy Dogs 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.