Entlebucher Mountain Dog dog breed information
Entlebucher Mountain Dog color
Yellow, fawn, wolfgray, brindle; white markings, black mask
Entlebucher Mountain Dog height
Male: 23-27; Female: 20-24 inches
Entlebucher Mountain Dog weight
Male: 75-110; Female: 60-90 lbs
Entlebucher Mountain Dog description
The Entlebucher (Entlebucher Sennenhund) is a square, sturdy dog with typical working dog features. It has 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 sometimes docked.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog origin
The Entlebucher is named after a town and region in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It is the smallest of the Swiss mountain dogs. While its origin is not certain, it is thought to be descended form the fighting and guarding mastiffs of the Roman legions. This breed is popular in Switzerland, but is rarely seen outside its native land. This rare breed was saved by the diligent efforts of Franz Schertenleib. Schertenleib heard of the many different Swiss mountain dogs that existed. In the 1800's, with the help of a Zurich show judge, Professor Albert Heim, Schertenleib scoured the Swiss Countryside searching for mountain dogs before they became extinct.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog temperament
The Entlebucher is a people person dog who loves to be surrounded by his people and friends. Alert and very eager to please. It was first used as a cattle driver, today it is used as a livestock guarder and a companion. The Entlebucher needs a firm, but calm, consistent pack leader who can properly communicate with the canine animal.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog living conditions
The Entlebucher is not recommended for apartment life.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog exercise
This breed needs to be taken on daily walks or jogs, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog life expectancy
About 11-15 years
Entlebucher Mountain Dog grooming
An easy groom dog. Regular brushing will due. This breed is an average shedder.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog recognition
AKC, FCI, CKC, NKC, APRI, ACR, DRA
