Dogs
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
| Entlebucher Mountain
Dog |
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| Alternative names |
Entlebucher Sennenhund
Entelbuch Mountain Dog
Entelbucher Cattle Dog |
| Country of origin |
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Switzerland |
| Common nicknames |
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| Classification and breed standards |
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FCI: |
Group 2 Section 3 #47 |
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AKC: |
Working (FSS) |
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CKC: |
Group 3 - Working Dogs |
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UKC: |
Guardian Dogs |
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| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
| This breed of dog is
extinct |
| Notes |
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The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a
breed of
dog in the
Swiss mountain dog family of breeds. It is also known as the Entlebucher
Sennenhund, Entelbuch Mountain Dog, Entelbucher Cattle Dog and
similar combinations. This breed was used originally for driving and guarding
cattle.
Appearance
Entlebuchers are always tricolor (black, tan, and white). For
show dogs,
the markings should be symmetrical. The dog weighs 55-60 pounds (25-30 kg) and
stands about 19 to 20 inches (48-51 cm) at the shoulder.
Temperament
These muscular dogs are good guard dogs but are also excellent with children.
History
Entlebucher with a favorite toy
Like all of the Swiss mountain dogs, its origins are ancient, probably dating
back to Roman times, but today's breed standards were solidified in the
1800s when Franz
Schertenleib made a concerted effort to track down, identify, and breed this
small
mountain dog. The breed is named for the
Swiss town of
Entlebuch
in Lucerne.
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