How long does a Entlebucher Mountain Dog live?

The listed lifespan for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog is 11–13 years.

How tall is a Entlebucher Mountain Dog?

The listed height for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog is 17.5–20.5 in (male), 16.5–19.5 in (female).

Is a Entlebucher Mountain Dog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog is 3 out of 5.

When is a Entlebucher Mountain Dog full grown?

The growth size band for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog is up to 24 months.

Herding Group

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a large dog in the Herding Group. Adult weight is 50–65 lb (male), 40–55 lb (female), height is 17.5–20.5 in (male), 16.5–19.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 11–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Smart, Enthusiastic.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan11–13 years

Weight50–65 lb (male), 40–55 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHerding Group

Height

17.5–20.5 in (male), 16.5–19.5 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12 years is about 0.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 52.5 lb is about 6.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Switzerland. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 0.9 points above the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 178 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRCD (PRA-prcd, PRCD) - DNA Test, and AKC DNA Original Profile. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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