Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Alternative Breed Name: Entelbuch Mountain Dog Entelbucher Cattle Dog Entlebucher Bouvier de l'Entlebuch

Country of origin Switzerland

Life expectancy 13-14 years

Height Males: 44-50 cm, Females: 42-48 cm

Weight Males: 20-30 kg, Females: 20-30 kg

Hair length Short

Hair color tricolor

Group for children, guarding dogs, watchdogs, apartment dogs

Litter size From 7 to 8 puppies

Experience required Experience not required

Entlebucher Mountain Dog Personality Temperament

Level of aggression Low (2/5)

Energy High (4/5)

Trainability High (4/5)

Shedding Moderate (3/5)

Maintenance Low (2/5)

Friendliness Very friendly (5/5)

Health Average (3/5)

Maintenance cost High (5/5)

Tolerance to separation For short periods of time (2/5)

Intelligence High (4/5)

Level of noise Average (3/5)

Guarding skills Excellent (5/5)

Price

Facts about Entlebucher Mountain Dog

It’s believed that the first dogs of this breed appeared as early as the Middle Ages. In those distant times, cattle breeding flourished in the Entlebuch valley and farmers needed shepherds and guards. Since large predators had been exterminated by then, and the work had to be done in the mountains, small-sized, hardy dogs that didn’t need any special care were extremely useful.

Description

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a smooth-haired fidget that will gladly keep you company during your morning jog in the park or on a weekend at the beach. If you're looking for a pet to share your interest in sports, these dogs won't disappoint either. Nimble and quick-witted, these companions will easily master any stunts, provided they are systematically trained under their owner's guidance. In the rare moments of leisure, these dogs don't sleep and vigilantly watch everything that's happening in his sight and reach. So you can trust them to guard your home and your own peace of mind - your pet will announce unauthorized entry with an unusually loud voice. The first documented breed description was made in 1889. In 1913, a dog show was held in Langenthal. After this show, the Entlebucher dogs were classified as a separate breed and added to the Swiss pedigree book.