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

Active
Loyal
Protective
Cheerful
Playful

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and Rottweiler

English Toy Terrier, Toy Spaniel

Unknown

20th Century

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown

Black
Blue
Brown
Red
Sable

Greater Swiss Rottweilers have medium-length coats.

Russian Toys have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Russian Toy can have a litter of 11-13 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.

Russian Toys are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Lymphoma

Patellar Luxation

Entropion
Distichiasis
Panosteitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Heart Conditions

Eyes
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Hips and Elbows

OFA
Physical Examination
Cardiac Test

Greater Swiss Rottweiler has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Russian Toy has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Russian Toys are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Hanging out, Boat ride, Walk, Road trip

Fetch, Play, Walk

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 Russian Toy, it's at least 6 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 Russian Toys 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 Russian Toy has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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, Russian Toy should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail 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 3-6 pound (1 - 3 kg) Russian Toy feed 0.5 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 Greater Swiss Rottweiler is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Russian Toy is somewhere $1.10 - $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 Russian Toy 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.

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

The Russian Toy is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Russian Toys are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Russian Toys are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Russian Toys 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.

Russian Toys are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.