Entlebucher Pit

Entlebucher Mountain Dog, American Pit Bull Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Brown

Black

Red
Sable
Fawn
Brown
White
Black
Pied

Entlebucher Pits are known for their short coat.

Straight

5-8 puppies per pregnancy

An Entlebucher Pit can have a litter of 5-8 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 Pit 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 Pit 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Allergies

Eye Examination
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood Chemistry

Entlebucher Pit 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.

Entlebucher Pits dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Chase, Eating Snacks, Play

Medium

Entlebucher Pits are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

11 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Entlebucher Pit, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

60 minutes

In general most Entlebucher Pits usually need at least 60 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 Pit is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Weekly

Entlebucher Pit 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

3 cups

For an average 45-65 pound (20 - 29 kg) Entlebucher Pit 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.

$1.70 - $2.00 / day

The average cost of an Entlebucher Pit is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

$49 - $63 / month

The average per month expenses of an Entlebucher Pit is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $756 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.

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 Pit 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 Pits living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

Entlebucher Pits 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 Pits are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Entlebucher Pits can be good with cats,

Entlebucher Pits are below average dog friendly dogs. Entlebucher Pit dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

Entlebucher Pits are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

The Entlebucher Pit is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Entlebucher Pit 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 Pit dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.