Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Switzerland

mastiff, sennenhund

1800s

Herding (AKC:2011)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

The coat of an Entlebucher Mountain Dog falls in the medium length category.

Straight

11-15 puppies per pregnancy

An Entlebucher Mountain Dog can have a litter of 11-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog needs a high level of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also make great companions for people who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy running, hiking or other outdoor activities. These breeds are not suitable for people with sedentary lifestyle or those who live in small apartments

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

High

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs 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.

14 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Entlebucher Mountain Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

90 minutes

In general most Entlebucher Mountain Dogs 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.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Weekly

Entlebucher Mountain Dog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

3 cups

For an average 55-65 pound (25 - 29 kg) Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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.

$2.10 - $2.80 / day

The average cost of an Entlebucher Mountain Dog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 per day.

$56 - $77 / month

The average per month expenses of an Entlebucher Mountain Dog is between $56 - $77. This makes an average of $672 - $924 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Entlebucher Mountain Dogs lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Entlebucher Mountain Dog in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Entlebucher Mountain Dogs living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Entlebucher Mountain Dogs will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Entlebucher Mountain Dog is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.