Meet the Entledoodle
Imagine a cuddly companion with the gentle soul of an Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the playful, curly charm of a Poodle. This delightful hybrid breed combines intelligence, loyalty and an irresistible coat, making them perfect pals for active families or individuals seeking a low-shedding companion.
A Heritage of Herding and Charm
Entledoodles inherit their Entlebucher parent's herding legacy, tracing back to Switzerland's mountainous regions. Originally bred to guard and manage livestock, Entlebuchers passed on their loyalty, agility and protective instincts. Poodles contribute their signature intelligence, trainability and elegant, curly coats. The fusion creates a breed that's smart, adaptable, loving and always eager to please.
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The Entle in Entledoodle
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, affectionately known as the "Entle," is the smallest of the Swiss mountain dogs; a sturdy, intelligent, and charming breed originating from, you guessed it, Switzerland. Bred to herd cattle and guard farms, this robust dog boasts a distinctive tri-colored coat, muscular build, and an adorable wrinkled face. With a height range of 20-27 inches and weight between 40-65 pounds, Entles are known for loyalty, playfulness, and protective instincts. Their short coats require minimal grooming, making them perfect for active families. Entles thrive on exercise, mental stimulation, and love - ideally suited for hiking enthusiasts, agility trainers or anyone seeking a devoted companion.
Read about Bella the Entledoodle from Bella Bernedoodles
featured in an article in Adirondack Almanack.
Meet my hiking buddy, Bella (short for Belladonna). Bella is an entledoodle, or the offspring of an Entlebucher Mountain Dog and a mini-poodle. If you had not previously heard of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog, you are not alone! They are in the same family as Bernese Mountain Dogs, but are the smallest of the breeds within that family. When crossed with the hypoallergenic mini-poodle, what are produced are adorable, intelligent, compact, herding/hunting, mountain-scrambling, active, non-shedding, fun-and-cuddle-loving, loyal puppies.
For someone who has typically had larger dogs in the home, having what I consider to be a small dog (she is around 22 pounds), is very different. When my kiddos were younger, our house was full of the baying, barking, and fur of a very happy and active German Shepherd/Border Collie mix (Sig), German Shorthaired Pointer (Sir Galahad), Treeing Walker Coonhound (Babe), and my son’s therapy dog, who was a Rescue Dog, Origins Unknown (Zorro). Those dogs shed their fur (a lot), did not like to go on hikes (at all), and were happier chasing squirrels than playing fetch. Read More at Adirondack Almanack