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Miscellaneous Class 
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Champions
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Pronunciation:
ent’-lee-boo-ke moun-tn dawg
Breed Description:
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should appear athletic and well-muscled. They should be square in proportion with a build that is the same length as their height. They should have a flat, broad skull and ears taht hang down the side of the head. The tail is usually long and tapered to a point, although it is commonly docked.
The coat of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog should be a double coat that has a dense, short undercoat and a short top coat that lays close to the skin. The texture of the coat should be course and it should only be found in one coat color, which is a tri-colored black, white and tan. The main part of the dog should be black with tan markings on the legs, neck and face and white on the toes, chest, tip of tail and on the face.
Temperament:
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed of dog is an intelligent and outgoing breed that is known for being very loyal to their family. They are a dedicated companion that does very well with children of all ages and they tend to be very patient and gentle with them. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is usually eager to please and they can be trained very easily. They are usually active, although they also enjoy spending quiet time with their family. They are often suspicious of strangers but they usually do well with other dogs.
Height:
The average height for an Entlebucher Mountain Dog is between 19 to 20 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for an Entlebucher Mountain Dog is between 55 to 66 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed of dog is a very hardy breed and is only known to suffer from Progressive Retinal Dystrophy.
Living Conditions:
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are exercised properly, however, the ideal is a home with a fenced yard. The breed does better in cooler climates.
Exercise:
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed of dog is an active breed and does require about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise each day to stay happy and healthy.
Life Expectancy:
11 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. Bathing only needs to be done when necessary and the ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed of dog was developed in Switzerland and is one of the four Swiss mountain dogs that were developed in the region. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, although being the smallest, was originally developed as a herding and guard dog. They can be traced back to molosoid breeds that were brought to Switzerland with the Romans but they were developed in Switzerland to herd cattle. The breed, which being popular in Switzerland, quickly fell out of use near the end of the 19th century and due to improper breeding, especially with German Shepherds, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog was almost completely wiped out. If it weren't for the efforts of Professor Albert Heim and several dedicated breeders, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog would now be extinct. Even with renewed interest in the breed, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog is considered to be a rare breed of dog. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
