Greater Swiss Rottweiler

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and Rottweiler

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
White
Brown

The coat of a Greater Swiss Rottweiler falls in the medium length category.

Straight

8-12 puppies per pregnancy

A Greater Swiss Rottweiler can have a litter of 8-12 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.

Greater Swiss Rottweiler dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Greater Swiss Rottweiler is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Lymphoma

Entropion
Distichiasis
Panosteitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
vonWillebrand’s Disease

None Known

Eyes
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Hips and Elbows

Greater Swiss Rottweiler have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Hanging out, Boat ride, Walk, Road trip

Medium

Greater Swiss Rottweilers 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.

11 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Greater Swiss Rottweiler, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

60 minutes

In general most Greater Swiss Rottweilers 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 Greater Swiss Rottweiler is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Weekly

Greater Swiss Rottweiler 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
Nail Clipper

3 cups

For an average 85-135 pound (39 - 61 kg) Greater Swiss Rottweiler feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

$3.90 - $4.20 / day

The average cost of a Greater Swiss Rottweiler is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

$112 - $126 / month

The average per month expenses of a Greater Swiss Rottweiler 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.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers are average friendly dogs towards children.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Greater Swiss Rottweilers are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Greater Swiss Rottweilers are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Greater Swiss Rottweilers will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers have an average level of playfulness. The Greater Swiss Rottweilers, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Greater Swiss Rottweiler dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.