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Entlebucher
Mountain Dog
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog owner,
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Dog breed group |
Herding |
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Origin of breed |
Switzerland;
originates from Entlebuch, a valley in the district of the
Cantons Lucerne and Berne |
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Color |
Tri-colored
black, white and rust with symmetricalmarkings on the toes,
chest and blaze; the rust always lies between theblack and white.
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Coat type |
Short,thick,
hard, glossy coat. |
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Temperament |
Lively,
high spirited, self-assured and fearless. Good tempered and
devoted towards people familiar to him. Slightly suspicious
of strangers. Cannot be bribed as a watch dog. Cheerful and
capable of learning. |
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Good with children |
excellent
around children |
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Grooming needs |
Weekly
brushings are needed. |
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Average size (inches) |
16-22
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26-22
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Average weight (lbs) |
55-70
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55-70
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Dog
breed description
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The Entlebucher was originally
used as a watchdog after being introduced to the Roman nobility by Alexander
the Great. They were eventually brought into Switzerland andused primarily
by Alpine herdsman to drive cattle. Friendly, with pleasant personalities,
Entlebuchersenjoy being around people, and other dogs. Easygoing and
loyal, Entlebucher are known to become very attached to theirowners.
They are exceptionally clean and require little grooming. Overall, these
rare, beautifuldogs are wonderful pets.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Entlebucher Mountain Dog is also known as the Entlebucher Sennenhund and
the Entlebuch Cattle Dog. |
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