Entlebucher Mountain Dog

 

Summary

• Entlebucher Sennenhund, a lively and fearless hunting dog with Swiss traits
• Compact and rectangular body structure with shorter length
• The temperament is characterized by liveliness, self-confidence and loyalty
• Detailed description of head, neck, forelimbs, hindlimbs and movements
• Tri-colored fur with a black base, tan markings and white markings

A Lively and Compact Swiss Duster

The Entlebucher Sennenhund is a lively and fearless hunting dog with proud Swiss features. It has a compact and rectangular body structure, which makes it an agile and mobile dog. With a friendly, alert expression, this breed radiates both self-confidence and loyalty.

Description of Head, Neck, Forelimbs, Hindlimbs and Movements

Entlebucher Sennenhund has a slightly wedge-shaped head that is dry and in proportion to the body. The skull is relatively flat and wide, and the muzzle gradually tapers. It has small, dark brown to hazel eyes with a lively and attentive expression. The ears are set high and wide, and they hang triangularly with rounded tips. The neck is rather short, thick and muscular.The forelimbs are muscular, short and placed well under the body. The hindquarters are broad and muscular with straight and parallel legs. The movements are free, ground-winning and fluid, with good kick-off and parallelism seen from the front and back.

Tri-colored Fur with Black Base

Entlebucher Sennenhund has a streaky coat with short, close-fitting, hard and shiny cover hairs. It also has a dense undercoat. The typical color combination is black ground color with symmetrical tan markings (yellow to rust red) and white markings.Tan markings are found over the eyes, cheeks, snout, throat, sides of the chest and on all four legs. White markings include a narrow white flash over the bridge of the nose, white on the chin, throat, chest and all four paws. Long tail or congenitally blunt tail are both acceptable.

The breed club and the breed description

For more information about Entlebucher Sennenhund, it is recommended to contact the breed club. The breed club has the expertise on the breed, an overview of breeders and knowledge of the breed’s health. Reading the breed description provides a detailed understanding of the breed’s physical characteristics and mental traits.Feel free to contact the breed club for guidance and advice if you are considering getting a puppy of this great breed.