Entlebucher Mountain Dog

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Size: Large
Other Names: Swiss Mountain Dog, Entlebucher, Entelbuch Mountain Dog, Entlebucher Cattle Dog, Entlebucher Sennenhund
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): FSS
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Working
United Kennel Club (UKC): Guardian Dog
The Kennel Club (KC): Working Dogs

The Entlebucher is a square, sturdy dog with small, triangular ears and rather small, lively brown eyes. The head is well proportioned to the body, with a strong flat skull. The long jaw is well formed and powerful. The feet are compact supporting its muscular body. The smooth coat is close and harsh with symmetrical markings of black, tan and white. This tricolor coat has white on its toes, tail-tip, chest and blaze; the tan always lies between the black and the white. It has muscular broad hips. The hocks are naturally well angled. The tail is long.

The smallest Swiss mountain dog: a short coat, a herding bark, and enough motor that a house and yard suit him better than a quiet flat.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Swiss mountain dogs, which include the Appenzeller, the Bernese Mountain Dog, and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. These dogs are descended from Molossus-type dogs, and the Entlebucher was used originally for driving and herding cattle, and for bringing dairy cows in from mountain pastures. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is named for the Swiss town of Entlebuch in Lucerne.

Height: 16-20 inches
Weight: 45-65 pounds
Color: Black, tan, and white
Coat: Smooth, close and harsh
Lifespan: 11–13 years
Litter size: 3–6 puppies

Temperament

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is intelligent, has personality, is agile, and loyal, ad is happiest if he is by your side every waking hour. While independent and self-confident, he is very attached to his people, and must be made a part of the family (pack). The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has unwavering devotion to his master, and is territorial and slightly suspicious of strangers, making him a competent watchdog. They have an impressive bark, and naturally announce the arrival of newcomers. Entlebuchers are generally regarded as great dogs with children, although as with all dogs, there may be an exception. This is an active, physical breed, who loves to play and rough house. Once trained to be gentle with children, an Entlebucher is an excellent playmate, and may even round up children like a small herd of cattle.

Training

As with all dogs, socialization and training is required. The additional time required to train a smart, willful dog is a major consideration for a busy parent. Due to the Entlebucher’s keen sense of social hierarchy, the head of the household will need to be actively involved in the training.

Care and grooming

Brush the short coat weekly. Keep this compact working dog lean and give it a daily outing.

Shedding

Moderate; the short harsh coat sheds more in spring and fall.

Health

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs may develop hip dysplasia and urinary issues such as ectopic ureter. Joint screening and watching for house-soiling that is not a training problem are important.

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