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Entlebucher Puppies for Sale
Entlebucher Sennenhund
(Entlebucher Sennehund) (Entelbuch Mountain Dog)
(Entlebuch
Cattle Dog) (Entlebucher)
Shasta, the Entlebucher at 2 years
old. "Shasta is a wonderful dog - very obedient and definitely knows
she is part of our family. She can't get enough cuddles - she loves to
approach everyone on the street for a petting!"
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Pronunciation |
Ent-lay-boo-cur (with the
emphasis on Ent |
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Description |
The Entlebucher is a square,
sturdy dog with typical working dog features. It has small, triangular ears and
rather small, lively brown eyes. The head is well proportioned to the body, with
a strong flat skull. The long jaw is well formed and powerful. The feet are
compact supporting its muscular body. The smooth coat is close and harsh with
symmetrical markings of black, tan and white. This tricolor coat has white on
its toes, tail-tip, chest and blaze; the tan always lies between the black and
the white. It has muscular broad hips. The hocks are naturally well angled. The
tail is sometimes docked. |
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Temperament |
The Entlebucher is a people
person dog who loves to be surrounded by his people and friends. Alert
and very eager to please. It was first used as a cattle driver,
today it is used as a livestock guarder and a companion. The Entlebucher needs a firm, but calm, consistent pack leader who can properly communicate with the canine animal. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 19-20 inches
(48-51 cm.)
Weight: 55-66 pounds (25-30 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The Entlebucher is not
recommended for apartment life. |
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Exercise |
This breed
needs to be taken on daily walks
or jogs, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 11-15 years |
Grooming |
An easy groom dog. Regular
brushing will due. This breed is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
The Entlebucher is named after
a town and region in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It is the smallest of the
Swiss mountain dogs. While its origin is not certain, it is thought to be
descended form the fighting and guarding mastiffs of the Roman legions. This
breed is popular in Switzerland, but is rarely seen outside its native land.
This rare breed was saved by the diligent efforts of Franz Schertenleib.
Schertenleib heard of the many different Swiss mountain dogs that existed. In
the 1800's, with the help of a Zurich show judge, Professor Albert Heim,
Schertenleib scoured the Swiss Countryside searching for mountain dogs before
they became extinct. |
Group |
Mastiff |
Recognition |
FCI, CKC, NKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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Shasta, the Entlebucher at 1˝ years old.
Shasta, the Entlebucher puppy at 9 weeks old ready
to get into trouble!
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This is Xanti of Ambers Pride, from Belgium.
Photo Courtesy
of Der Lacheln Hunde "The Smiling Dogs".
Photo Courtesy of Der Lacheln
Hunde "The Smiling Dogs" .
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Photo Courtesy of Der Lacheln
Hunde "The Smiling Dogs" .
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Photo Courtesy of Der Lacheln
Hunde "The Smiling Dogs".
Lucy from Moratel Kennels at 3 months old. Photo Courtesy of Allyson McOuat and Chris Smith.
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