Entlebucher Mountain Dog
INTRODUCTION
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are Loyal, Smart, and Enthusiastic dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 138. These breeds were bred for cattle work and hence have never-ending stamina also are very friendly towards their human family. Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are Purebred and non- allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Self-confidence, Devoted, Agile, Independent, Loyal
HYPOALLERGENIC : N0
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Switzerland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Originated in Switzerland
2- They’re Closely Related to Bernese Mountain Dogs
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Entlebucher Mountain Dog, The laughing dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black is the base coat color with white and tan markings that are as symmetrical as possible
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
11-15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 22 - 27in (56 - 69cm)
Length: 29 - 37in (74 - 94cm) -
TAIL
The natural tail set-on is a continuation of the gently-sloping croup. In motion, it may be elevated, but is never carried over the back
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WEIGHT
Male: 20 - 30 kg
Female: 20 - 30 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About 7 - 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Greater Swiss mountain dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1913
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ORIGIN
Switzerland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They're very protective of their people. Although they're loyal and loving to their families, Entles can be wary of strangers
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
