Entlebucher Mountain Dog Facts
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Facts
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| Entlebucher Mountain Dog can reach 16 to 21 inches in height and 45 to 65 pounds of weight. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog has short, thick fur. It has black body with white markings on the head, chest, paws and tip of the tail and rusty-red markings between the white and black fur. |
| Rusty-red markings above eyes, also known as "herding eyes" are trademark of Entlebucher Mountain Dog. These eye-like markings create impression that dog is awake and alert even when it falls asleep. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog has flat skull, strong muzzle, triangular ears, muscular, compact body and long tail. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog is smaller, but more independent-minded and self-confident than other similar types of herding dogs. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog nearly vanished during the 1800s when demand for carting dogs began to decline. Thanks to the great effort of Albert Heim, who was big fan of this breed, Entlebucher Mountain Dog is still alive today. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog is intelligent, agile and loyal dog. It is suitable for families with older children (because of its habit to herd small children). Entlebucher Mountain Dog can be easily trained using positive reinforcement methods. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the happiest in the houses with large backyards. It enjoys to run all over the yard, but it likes even more to spend time with its family. Entlebucher Mountain Dog builds very strong bond with its primary caregiver. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog is hard-working dog which requires plenty of tasks to satiate its urge to work. It can be trained to collect dirty laundry, pick up slippers and newspapers and perform other similar tasks. Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires at least one hour of vigorous exercise per day. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog is excellent guard dog. It loudly barks to inform its owners that there are strangers at the door. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog is excellent on the competitions in herding and agility. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog is an average shedder. It requires weekly brushing. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog gives birth to 7 to 8 puppies. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog can suffer from cardiac disorders, retinal atrophy and hip dysplasia. |
| Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average lifespan of 10 to 13 years. |
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