Entlebucher Puppies Blog » Entlebucher Sennenhund http://entlebucherpuppiesblog.com All about Entlebucher Puppies Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:34:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 What is an Entlebucher Sennenhund? http://entlebucherpuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/what-is-an-entlebucher-sennenhund/ http://entlebucherpuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/what-is-an-entlebucher-sennenhund/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:26:24 +0000 Ann http://entlebucherpuppiesblog.com/?p=1069 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.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

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.

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