Entlebucher Pit

Dog Breed Profile

Entlebucher Pit History

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog (named after its native region, the canton of Bern in Switzerland) is a mountain and farm dog that was traditionally bred to herd cattle, pull carts, and guard livestock. The Entlebucher is a medium-sized working dog with a distinctive tri-color coat. The origins of this Swiss herding dog date back to the 14th and 15th centuries. The breed takes its name from the Canton of Bern, where it was first developed. The Entlebucher was traditionally used to herd cattle and to pull heavy loads, such as carts loaded with logs. Today, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog is primarily used as an agricultural and household pet.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

Unknown

Ancestry

Entlebucher Mountain Dog, American Pit Bull Terrier

Entlebucher Pit Physical Characteristics

The Edlebacher or the Swiss Alpine, is a breed of small, hardy mountain dogs found only in Switzerland. It is also known as the Bernese Mountain Dog, Berner Sennenhund, or the Schweizer Sennenhund. They are sturdy, muscular, compact and agile. They have a thick double coat of fur. Their coats come in a variety of colors and markings, including solid, sable, brindle, or parti-colored.

Eye Colors

Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Red, Sable, Fawn, Brown, White, Black, Pied

Height Range

Male Height Range: 17 – 20 inches

Female Height Range: 16 – 19 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 45 – 65 lbs

Female Weight Range: 45 – 65 lbs

Entlebucher Pit Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

11-15 yrs

Entlebucher Pit Health Concerns

Hip Dysplasia, Heart Disease, Cataracts, Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Entlebucher Pit Temperament and Behaviour

The Entlebucher Pit is an energetic, playful and brave dog. They are sweet-tempered and loving, but can sometimes be a bit stubborn. They are lively, but are also calm and quiet when necessary. They are very intelligent and take well to training and learning new tricks. They are friendly with other dogs and animals and get along well with children.

Entlebucher Pit Activity Requirements

Entlebucher Pits are a herding dog that originated in Switzerland. They are intelligent, loyal, and hard-working, making them good companions. While they are generally more laid-back than some herding dogs, they do require regular exercise. An Entlebucher Pit will enjoy long walks, hikes, or runs. They will also need time to play and romp around. In general, Entlebucher Pits are not very active indoors, but they do need regular opportunities to spend time outside. They shouldn’t be left for long periods of time in a backyard, as they can become destructive.