Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Sweet

Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

West of Argyll Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Greater Swiss Mountains shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

West of Argyll Terriers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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.

West Highland White Terrier, Beagle

Roman Mastiff

1990s

Ancient Times

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Pied
Brindle

Black
Brown
White

West of Argyll Terriers have medium-length coats.

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

Wiry

Straight

A West of Argyll Terrier 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.

West of Argyll Terriers 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.

West of Argyll Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Cherry Eye
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Distichiasis

Eye Examination
Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

West of Argyll Terriers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

West of Argyll Terrier 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.

West of Argyll Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

West of Argyll Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

West of Argyll Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Greater Swiss Mountain dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Chase, Cuddle, Walk, Hide & Seek, Run

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For West of Argyll Terrier, it's at least 8 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 West of Argyll Terriers usually need at least 40 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.

The West of Argyll Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Ideally, West of Argyll Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Greater Swiss Mountain 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

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 19-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) West of Argyll Terrier 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 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 West of Argyll Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 West of Argyll Terrier 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 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.

West of Argyll Terriers 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.

West of Argyll Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

West of Argyll Terriers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

West of Argyll Terriers 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.

West of Argyll Terriers 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.

West of Argyll Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

West of Argyll Terriers 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.