Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Selfish
Fearless
Good-natured
Confidence

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Cheerful
Vocal

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

Pug-Cotons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and Rottweiler

Coton de Tulear and Pug

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown

Cream
Black
Gray
White
Pied

Greater Swiss Rottweilers have medium-length coats.

Pug-Cotons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Pug-Coton can have a litter of 4-6 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.

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

Pug-Cotons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Pug-Cotons typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Lymphoma

Patellar Luxation
Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Corneal Ulcer
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Distichiasis
Panosteitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Allergies
Dry Eye

Eyes
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Hips and Elbows

Full Body Physical Examination

Greater Swiss Rottweilers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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.

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

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pug-Coton, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Pug-Cotons 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.

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

The Pug-Coton requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Pug-Coton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

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.

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Pug-Coton 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.

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

The average cost of a Pug-Coton is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Pug-Coton is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Pug-Cotons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Pug-Cotons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Pug-Cotons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Pug-Cotons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Pug-Cotons are highly friendly around strangers.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Pug-Cotons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Greater Swiss Rottweilers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Pug-Cotons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.