Entlebucher Puppies Blog » Progressive Retinal Atrophy http://entlebucherpuppiesblog.com All about Entlebucher Puppies Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:32:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 What are the other names of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog? http://entlebucherpuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/11/08/what-are-the-other-names-of-the-entlebucher-mountain-dog/ http://entlebucherpuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/11/08/what-are-the-other-names-of-the-entlebucher-mountain-dog/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:57:13 +0000 Ann http://entlebucherpuppiesblog.com/?p=1071 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.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

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.

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