Entlebucher Mountain Dog — breed guide
The compact Swiss drover — an enormous amount of dog in a medium frame, and a notorious body-slammer when excited.
At a glance
- Group
- herding
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 20–30 kg (44–66 lb)
- Life span
- 11–13 years
- Coat
- Short, hard, close tricolour coat
Living with a Entlebucher Mountain Dog
- Very high energy — built for work and long days out.
- Light grooming — a brush now and then.
- Moderate shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Barks readily.
- Can do well with children, with care — easier with older kids than toddlers.
- Usually fine with a familiar dog; strange dogs need managing.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Boisterous · Smart · Determined · Devoted
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Hemolytic anemia
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Entlebucher Mountain Dog good with kids?
With care. Entlebucher Mountain Dogs generally do well with older children who already know how to behave around a dog; with toddlers, supervise every interaction and give the animal somewhere it can retreat to.
Is a Entlebucher Mountain Dog good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Entlebucher Mountain Dog need?
Hours — this breed needs a job or a long day out.
Can a Entlebucher Mountain Dog handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
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