Agile
Independent
Selfish
Confidence
Devoted
Loyal

Loyal
Friendly
Playful
Lazy
Attentive
Trainable
Intelligent

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

Shiranians 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.

Shiranians aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Switzerland

United States

mastiff, sennenhund

Pomeranian, Shih Tzu

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

Black
Brown
Red
Sable
Brindle
White

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have medium-length coats.

Shiranians are known for their coat length.

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 Shiranian can have a litter of 12-16 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.

While the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Shiranians are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Allergies
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Bladder Stones and Infections
Collapsed Trachea
Dental Problems

Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Allergy Tests
Blood Count

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

Shiranians are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Shiranians need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Shiranians are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Shiranian has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

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.

Shiranian dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Shiranian dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Shiranians are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Shiranian, it's at least 7 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 Shiranians usually need at least 45 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.

Shiranians 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.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Shiranian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-65 pound (25 - 29 kg) Entlebucher Mountain Dog feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 6-16 pound (3 - 7 kg) Shiranian feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Shiranian is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 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 Shiranian is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

Shiranian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

The Shiranian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Shiranians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Shiranians are not cat friendly.

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

Shiranians are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Shiranians may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.