Working Group
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Swiss mountain dog breeds β a compact, muscular tricolour dog from the Entlebuch valley. Desp…
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Size
Medium
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Coat
Short, Tricolour
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Energy
High
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Groom Every
8β10 weeks
Character
What is the Entlebucher Mountain Dog like?
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Swiss mountain dog breeds β a compact, muscular tricolour dog from the Entlebuch valley. Despite their modest size they are a powerful, energetic working dog with a bold, confident character. Entlebuchers are loyal, intelligent, and highly versatile β excelling at herding, agility, and obedience. They are devoted to their family and form close bonds, but their confident, assertive nature means they require experienced, consistent handling.
Social Skills
Entlebucher Mountain Dog with Other Dogs
Entlebuchers are loyal to their family while being somewhat reserved with strangers. They can be assertive with other dogs. Early socialisation is important to develop appropriate social responses. They are generally good with children they have been raised with. Their herding instinct may lead them to attempt to herd children and animals. Consistent training develops a reliable, well-rounded character.
Grooming Guide
How to Groom a Entlebucher Mountain Dog
The Entlebucher’s short tricolour coat is low maintenance. Weekly brushing with a rubber grooming mitt removes loose hairs. Professional grooming every eight to ten weeks for a bath, nail clip, and ear clean is all that is needed. They shed moderately year-round with heavier seasonal moults. Their ears should be checked regularly for infection.
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Pros
- βCompact and versatile working dog
- βLoyal and devoted
- βTrainable and intelligent
- βLow coat maintenance
- βAthletic and agile
- βHealthy constitution
Cons
- !Requires experienced handling
- !Reserved with strangers
- !Assertive with other dogs
- !Very high exercise needs
- !Strong herding instinct
- !Can be vocal