American Foxhound tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Greater Swiss Mountain has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Independent
Kind
Loyal
Intelligent
Loving
Sweet
Tempered

Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

American Foxhounds 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.

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English Foxhound

Roman Mastiff

1600s

Ancient Times

Hazel
Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Pied

Black
Brown
White

American Foxhounds have medium-length coats.

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

American Foxhounds 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.

The American Foxhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Ear Infections
Thrombocytopathy

Distichiasis

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

American Foxhounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

American Foxhound 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.

American Foxhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Greater Swiss Mountain dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Tracking, Scenting, Mind training, Walks, Walking, Runnning, Sniffing

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

American Foxhounds 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 Mountains 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 American Foxhound, it's at least 14 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 American Foxhounds 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 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.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-65 pound (18 - 29 kg) American Foxhound 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 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 an American Foxhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Greater Swiss Mountain is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average per month expenses of an American Foxhound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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.

American Foxhounds 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.

American Foxhounds are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

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

The American Foxhound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

American Foxhounds 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.

American Foxhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

American Foxhounds 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.

American Foxhounds 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.

American Foxhounds 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.