Agile
Independent
Selfish
Confidence
Devoted
Loyal

Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Fearless
Cheerful

mastiff, sennenhund

Smooth Fox Terrier, Bichon Frise

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White

Black
Brown
White

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have medium-length coats.

Smooth Fo-Chons 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 Smooth Fo-Chon can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Smooth Fo-Chons 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

Patellar Luxation
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Cataracts

Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Skin and Hair Exams
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Entlebucher Mountain Dog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Fo-Chon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Smooth Fo-Chons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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.

Smooth Fo-Chons 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 Smooth Fo-Chon, 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 Smooth Fo-Chons usually need at least 60 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.

Smooth Fo-Chons 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, Smooth Fo-Chon should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
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 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Smooth Fo-Chon 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 Smooth Fo-Chon is somewhere $1.10 - $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 Smooth Fo-Chon 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 Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Smooth Fo-Chon 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.

Smooth Fo-Chons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Smooth Fo-Chons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Smooth Fo-Chons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Smooth Fo-Chons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.