Active
Loving
Alert
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Inquisitive

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

Bluetick Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

Rat Terrier and Bluetick Coonhound

Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black

Blue
Black
White

Fawn
Black
Blue
Brindle
White

Bluetick Rat Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

A Bluetick Rat Terrier can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Bluetick Rat Terriers 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.

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

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.

Usually Very Healthy

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Distichiasis
Myotonia

Ear Examination
Orthopedic
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing

Bluetick Rat Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bluetick Rat Terrier, it's at least 9 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 Bluetick Rat Terriers usually need at least 90 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.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 38-60 pound (17 - 27 kg) Bluetick Rat Terrier 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 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 Bluetick Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Bluetick Rat Terrier is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Bluetick Rat Terriers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Bluetick Rat Terriers 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.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Bluetick Rat Terriers 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.

Bluetick Rat Terriers 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.