Agile
Independent
Selfish
Confidence
Devoted
Loyal

Active
Loving
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Fearless
Good-natured
Spirited

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Confetti Australian Shepherds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose an Entlebucher Mountain Dog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Confetti Australian Shepherds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

mastiff, sennenhund

Australian Shepherd, Miniature Schnauzer

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

Black
Red
Gray
Silver

Straight

Wiry

An Entlebucher Mountain Dog can have a litter of 11-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Confetti Australian Shepherd can have a litter of 6-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Confetti Australian Shepherds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Elbow Dysplasia
Atopic Dermatitis
Cushing's Disease

Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Blood Test
Physical Examination
Cutaneous cytology
Radiographs
Urinalysis
Joint Fluid Sample
ACTH Stimulation Test
Intradermal Injection Test

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Confetti Australian Shepherds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Confetti Australian Shepherds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Confetti Australian Shepherds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Entlebucher Mountain Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Confetti Australian Shepherd, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Entlebucher Mountain Dogs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Confetti Australian Shepherds usually need at least 80 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Confetti Australian Shepherds require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an Entlebucher Mountain Dog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Confetti Australian Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Entlebucher Mountain Dog is between $56 - $77. This makes an average of $672 - $924 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Confetti Australian Shepherd is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Confetti Australian Shepherd is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Confetti Australian Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Confetti Australian Shepherds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Confetti Australian Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Confetti Australian Shepherd is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.