Entlebucher Puppies Blog

A common notional about dogs and hair is that the longer the hair, the more shedding and the more people with allergies should avoid. With that in mind, allergic people will decide to get dogs that have shorter hair… a dog like the Entlebucher. Let’s review a few things about the coat of this breed: a native dog of Switzerland, they have a dense and short coat to help it be comfortable in cold temperatures.

These dogs do shed and a weekly brushing helps control that. But hair is not the main cause of allergies. It is dander that causes people to sneeze. Dander is like scales of dry skin of the dog that flake off and get swooshed by the air and eventually into the nostrils of people. So don’t make the mistake of getting an Entlebucher mistaking them to be hypoallergenic canines.

Those who wish to get an Entlebucher Mountain Dog surely enjoy a canine with a lively and outgoing personality. These dogs enjoy working or engaging in a task and love to be outdoors for exercise. But if you seriously want to own one, it is best that you get to know more about the breed. This way you will know if the breeder you approach is not trying to fool you in getting one that isn’t genuine. One way to know if an Entlebucher is genuine is to thoroughly go over the breed standard. This standard gives the guidelines for a quality dog. For example: an Entlebucher is a muscular, medium-sized dog with a medium frame. Their coats are covered in short, glossy coats of black & white with rust-colored patches in-between the black and white. They have broad, flat heads with tapered muzzles, hanging ears and small, dark eyes. Getting to know more and more will increase the chances of you not getting ripped off. Here are some pointers for you to follow; Read the rest of this entry »

Too young to walk, but surely he will make a strong Entlebucher.

When you look into the eyes of these Entlebucher Puppies, you immediately feel how much love a dog can give.

The Entlebucher Mountain dog is called by several names: because they were used by the Senn herders in the Alps, they are called Entlebucher Sennehund. Another name was given due to their function as a herding dog; the Entlebucher Cattle Dog. This breed is the smallest of four Sennenhunds: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, The Bernese Mountain Dog, and the Appenzeller.

The Federation Cynologique Internationale recognizes the breed as a native of Switzerland and having its standard established there as well. Other clubs such as the American Kennel Club recognizes the breed and is still working on other clubs in Australia and New Zealand.  Because of the small number of them around, several health concerns are present such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Hip dysplasia, and hemolytic anemia, and other congenital defects. Steps are being taking by the National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association to assist in eliminating these issues.

The Entlebucher Sennenhund, also known as the Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of four Sennenhunds and comes from a municipality in Lucerne, Switzerland called Entlebuch. “Senn” are Swiss Alps herders. Bred as working dogs, it can be identified by its short, close fitting and shiny tri-color coat which is basic black with patches or markings of mahogany or tan.

It is rough to the touch, their bodies are compact, well muscled and a chest that is broad. A wedge shaped head with dark brown almond shaped eyes and ears which are triangular and pendulous. These dogs can stand between 16 to 20 inches and weigh around 20 to 30 kilograms.  This dog has a very boisterous personality and enjoys being around its human family. Apartment living is not recommended due to the tendency of the dog being noisy. Although, they are great watchdogs that will alert their owners without fail. Affectionate and loving, they are completely devoted to pleasing their masters as well as demand the same attention.

All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with a ENTLEBUCHER or a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.

If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.

By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.

We won’t spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.

If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Entlebucher puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your dog as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

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These two, gorgeous little Entlebucher puppies made me smile and I had to post their picture here. Not only are they both very handsome, but they also come from champion bloodlines!

The Entlebucher is still one of the rarer dog breeds. Due to some unfortunate inbreeding that occurred in early 1900s, since the number of the breed decreased substantially, a few congenital defects came to be. These genetic defects include: hip Dysplasia and Hemolytic anemia. Other health issues to look out for include eye problems and orthopedic problems. Although it is hard to look out for some of the genetic ailments, there are some things that an owner can do to alleviate symptoms or postpone the problems. These include:

- Opt for an all nature diet, that is called a BARF diet. Its aim is to only give organic and natural foods to your dog. Larger dogs react particlularly well to this, since it has been know to have a good effect on the joint and bone development of dogs. Food for thought, isn’t it?

- Steet cleer of stairs in the first 2 years of your dogs’s life. This will help the bones and joints develop naturally, without having extra strain put on them. Hip and elbow Dysplasia comes about very much due to the improper development of joints and bones. By steering clear of stairs, pressure is not put on them, and this helps your Entlebucher, even if genetically they are prone to developing Dysplasia.