Playful
Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Clever

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

Doxie-Chins 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.

Japanese Chin and Dachshund

Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Gray

Fawn
Black
Blue
Brindle
White

Wiry

Straight

A Doxie-Chin can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

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

While the Doxie-Chin 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
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Distichiasis
Myotonia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
CT or MRI scan
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Fluorescein Test
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel

Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing

Doxie-Chins are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Doxie-Chin 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.

Doxie-Chins require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Doxie-Chins 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.

Doxie-Chin 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 Doxie-Chin, it's at least 7 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 Doxie-Chins 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 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 Doxie-Chin 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Doxie-Chin 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 Doxie-Chin 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 Doxie-Chin 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.

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.

Doxie-Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Doxie-Chins 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.

Doxie-Chins are not the best choice for families with kids.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Doxie-Chins 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.

Doxie-Chins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Doxie-Chins are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Doxie-Chins 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.