Other names: Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entlebucher Mountain Dog
The Entlebuch Bouvier is a medium-sized dog with a compact and slightly elongated body and a tricolor coat. A characteristic that he shares with most breeds of Swiss Cattle Dogs. Very mobile, the Entlebuch Bouvier is also distinguished by its expression full of frankness, alertness and gentleness.
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 Hair type |
Short |
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 Origin |
Swiss |
 Template |
Average |
 Head shape |
Triangular |
 Weight and size |
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| Sex | Weight | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Female | From 18 kg to 24 kg | From 42 cm to 48 cm |
| Male | From 20 kg to 28 kg | From 44 cm to 50 cm |
History of the breed
The Entlebuch Bouvier is the smallest breed among all those of Swiss herdsmen . It owes its name to its region of origin, Entlebuch, which corresponds to a valley stretching over the cantons of Lucerne and Bern in Switzerland. The Entlebuch Bouvier was first described in 1889. It has long been confused with the Appenzell Bouvier . The first dogs of the breed to be exhibited were by Albert Heim in 1913, during the Langenthal dog show.
A first standard was developed in 1927, the year following the creation of the Swiss Bouvier de l’Enlebuch Club. Today it is used more and more as a general-purpose utility dog and as a companion dog . The Entlebuch Bouvier breed was definitively recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) on July 28, 1954.
Physical features
His hair: short, well laid, hard to the touch and with a very shiny appearance. Associated with a dense undercoat.
Its color: tricolor, like all Swiss mountain dogs. Black background with tan and white markings. The undercoat is dark gray to brownish in color.
His head: well proportioned and dry. The skull is rather flat and broad. The nose is black and slightly exceeds the rounded lips, the muzzle powerful and well chiseled.
His ears: set high, rather broad at their base, with well-developed auricular cartilage. Carried close to the cheeks when the dog is at rest, slightly raised and facing forward when he is awake.
His eyes: relatively small in size, dark brown to nutty, rounded in shape, displaying an alert and friendly expression.
His body: robust constitution, slightly elongated. The back is straight, firm, broad and rather long, the lumbar region solid and supple, the croup rather long and a little sloping, the chest wide and well let down.
Its tail: attached in the continuity of the line of the croup, slightly inclined, naturally hanging or carried at the height of the back, even slightly higher.
Behavior and character
| Affectionate | |
|---|---|
| Calm | |
| Protective | |
| Independent | |
| Hunter | |
| Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
| Cohabitation with children | |
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| Sociable with other animals | |
| Love strangers |
The Entlebuch Bouvier is a dog full of vivacity , joie de vivre , self-assured and courageous . Gentle and loyal to members of his family, he is nevertheless much more reserved, even suspicious of people he does not know . In this, associated with its vigilance, the Entlebuch Bouvier is a good watchdog .
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Education
| Clever | |
|---|---|
| Obedient |
The Entlebuch Mountain Dog needs a firm , but consistent education very early on. In other words, it must be managed with as much authority as gently. This is a dog who likes to learn and to please his master . In addition, he is naturally focused on work. His taste for exercises and games should therefore be exploited in his education.
Living conditions
| Suitable for apartment living | |
|---|---|
| Good for new masters | |
| Love it hot | |
| Love the cold |
The Entlebuch Bouvier is made to stay active and free . A house with a large enclosed garden , where he can express his instinct as a guardian and move at will, therefore suits him perfectly. In town, he must be sufficiently walked and stimulated. He needs a master who is available , but when he lives in good conditions, he tolerates his absence quite well for a few hours a day.
Health
| Solid | |
|---|---|
| Ease of gaining weight |
The Entlebuch Bouvier is a robust and resistant dog. He enjoys solid health as long as he receives proper care. Its double coat offers it a fairly good protection against cold and humidity. There is no particular predisposition to any disease in this breed.
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 3 and 8 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 10 years
Maximum: 15 years
The life expectancy of a Bouvier de l’Enlebuch is, on average, between 10 years and 15 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
| Ease of maintenance | |
|---|---|
| Cost of maintenance | |
| Hair loss |
| Drool level | |
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| Ease of grooming |
The Entlebuch Bouvier only requires basic maintenance , with regular brushing and systematic examination of the pads , eyes and inside of the ears to detect possible deposits of debris.
It is recommended to brush the dog once a week . During the moult, it should be brushed at least every other day using a comb with double row of metal teeth.
Price and budget
Purchase price
The purchase price of a Bouvier de l’Enlebuch is between € 1,200 and € 2,500.
Annual maintenance cost
The annual maintenance cost of an Entlebuch Mountain Dog is between NC and NC.
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Physical activity
| Athletic | |
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| Energy level | |
| Potential to play |
The Entlebuch Mountain Dog needs a lot of exercise to get active . His heritage as a working dog means that he cannot be satisfied with brief outings. Long daily walks are necessary for its balance.
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Calm |
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FCI Information
FCI No.
47
FCI Group
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer – Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds
Recognized by FCI
Since 1954
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