Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Good to know

• Cattle drovers: the smallest of the four Swiss mountain dogs was bred to move cattle, and many still try to herd people, sometimes nipping at heels.
• Built for work: athletic and energetic, they need daily vigorous exercise and a job, such as training, herding or dog sports, to stay settled.
• Loyal but watchful: devoted to their family and often wary of strangers, so early socialization helps them stay confident rather than suspicious.
• Wash-and-wear coat: the short, dense double coat is easy to groom with weekly brushing, though it sheds, more so in season.

Getting out with a Entlebucher Mountain Dog

They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.

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