Name: Entlebucher Mountain Dog
OTHER NAMES: Entelbuch Mountain Dog, Entelbucher Cattle Dog, Entlebucher
ORIGIN: Switzerland
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Herding dog breeds (AKC)Guardian Dogs (UKC)
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 15 years
TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent, Agile, Independent, Devoted, Loyal, Self-Confident
HEIGHT MALE: 17–20 inches (44–52 cm)
FEMALE: 17–20 inches (42–50 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 20.4–29.5 kg
FEMALE: 20.4–29.5 kg
COLORS: Tri-color
OVERVIEW
Entlebucher Sennenhund or Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Sennenhunds, a dog type that includes four regional breeds. The name Sennenhund refers to people called Senn, herders in the Swiss Alps. Entlebuch is a municipality in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. The breed is also known in English as the Entelbuch Mountain Dog, Entelbucher Cattle Dog, and similar combinations.
BODY TYPE
The body is rather long; the length is greater than the height. The backline is level, with a slight slope over the croup. The chest is deep and capacious, with well-sprung ribs. The chest is broad and well let down. The brisket is deep.
COAT
The short, hard hair coat has a bright, natural sheen.
COLOR
There is a white blaze and muzzle band. The white marking on the chest typically forms an inverted cross. White on the feet is desired, but must not extend higher than the pasterns.
TEMPERAMENT
As with all large, active working dogs, this breed should be well socialized early in life with other dogs and people, and be provided with regular activity and training. Temperament of individual dogs may vary, the Standard says that the breed is "Good-natured and devoted towards people familiar to him, slightly suspicious of strangers.
GAIT
There is good reach in the forequarters. There is a powerful drive from the hindquarters. A level back is maintained during movement.
OTHER NAMES: Entelbuch Mountain Dog, Entelbucher Cattle Dog, Entlebucher
ORIGIN: Switzerland
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Herding dog breeds (AKC)Guardian Dogs (UKC)
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 15 years
TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent, Agile, Independent, Devoted, Loyal, Self-Confident
HEIGHT MALE: 17–20 inches (44–52 cm)
FEMALE: 17–20 inches (42–50 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 20.4–29.5 kg
FEMALE: 20.4–29.5 kg
COLORS: Tri-color
OVERVIEW
Entlebucher Sennenhund or Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Sennenhunds, a dog type that includes four regional breeds. The name Sennenhund refers to people called Senn, herders in the Swiss Alps. Entlebuch is a municipality in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. The breed is also known in English as the Entelbuch Mountain Dog, Entelbucher Cattle Dog, and similar combinations.
BODY TYPE
The body is rather long; the length is greater than the height. The backline is level, with a slight slope over the croup. The chest is deep and capacious, with well-sprung ribs. The chest is broad and well let down. The brisket is deep.
COAT
The short, hard hair coat has a bright, natural sheen.
COLOR
There is a white blaze and muzzle band. The white marking on the chest typically forms an inverted cross. White on the feet is desired, but must not extend higher than the pasterns.
TEMPERAMENT
As with all large, active working dogs, this breed should be well socialized early in life with other dogs and people, and be provided with regular activity and training. Temperament of individual dogs may vary, the Standard says that the breed is "Good-natured and devoted towards people familiar to him, slightly suspicious of strangers.
GAIT
There is good reach in the forequarters. There is a powerful drive from the hindquarters. A level back is maintained during movement.