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# Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain

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- [News](https://entlebucher.co.uk/news/)
- [Our next breeding test (Ankörung)](https://entlebucher.co.uk/our-next-breeding-test-ankorung/)
- [Come and join us for our Summer Fun Day](https://entlebucher.co.uk/come-and-join-us-for-our-summer-fun-day/)
- [Fun in the Sun in Derbyshire](https://entlebucher.co.uk/fun-in-the-sun-in-derbyshire/) - April 19th saw us return to Kedleston Hall for our first Entlebucher walk of the year. The weather was incredibly kind to us meaning we were able to take advantage of the long walk up behind the Hall and back along the side of the lake. We’re always looking to arrange group walks across the
- [Fun at the Easter Fun Day](https://entlebucher.co.uk/fun-at-the-easter-fun-day/) - This year we returned to Cogenhoe and Whiston Village Hall in Northamptonshire for our Easter Fun Day on 4 April. Those who joined the fun were invited to take part in the Egg and Spoon Race, Leap Frog Relay, Biscuit Catch and Alfie Says, with prizes for the winners. Safe to say, a very good
- [Join us for a walk in Derbyshire this April](https://entlebucher.co.uk/join-us-for-a-walk-in-derbyshire-this-april/) - We're starting our series of Entlebucher walks this year with a return to Kedleston Hall in the Derbyshire Dales on 19th April. We'll be meeting in the car park at 11.00am for an easy walk through the grounds, expected to last about 1 1/2 hours. There are full facilities on site, including a National Trust
- [Dates for your diaries in 2026](https://entlebucher.co.uk/dates-for-your-diaries-in-2026/) - We've been busy planning our events for 2026 - here are the events we can confirm so far. More details will be added nearer the dates. In addition there will be Entlebucher walks all over the country and we'll let you know about those in the New Year. 5th - 8th March - Crufts at
- [Alpabfahrt Schüpfheim 2025](https://entlebucher.co.uk/alpabfahrt-schupfheim-2025/) - Alpabfahrt Schüpfheim 2025 by Wilma vom Rickental In September I took part in the Alpabfahrt Schüpfheim 2025. You may wonder what that is and why it was so important to me and Mum. Mum was so happy to be part of it that at one time she had tears rolling down her cheeks. You see,
- [Southern Agility Fun Day - 6th September](https://entlebucher.co.uk/southern-agility-fun-day-6th-september/) - After last year's success, we will again be holding our Southern Fun Day at Ryslip Kennels, Binfield, RG24 5NL from 1pm until 3.30pm. If you've never tried agility with your dog and would like to give it a go, come along and find out how much fun it can be. Or if you have done
- [Invite from the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of GB - 24th August](https://entlebucher.co.uk/invite-from-the-bernese-mountain-dog-club-of-gb-24th-august/) - The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of GB has kindly invited us to join their garden party weekend in Northamptonshire over the Bank Holiday weekend. If you are free that weekend, it will be great fun to go for part or all of the activities and an opportunity for your dog to meet up with some
- [CANCELLED Northern Fun Day - Breed Meet Up and Training Day](https://entlebucher.co.uk/northern-fun-day-breed-meet-up-and-training-day/) - I'm afraid we have had to cancel tomorrow's fun day. We are sorry and hope to rearrange for a future date. On Saturday 31st May we will have our second Fun Day of the year. As usual from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and this one is at Kyle Valley Scouts, Back Lane, Tholthorpe, YO61 1SL. What3Words
- [Fun in the Sun (and water) at Kedleston Hall](https://entlebucher.co.uk/fun-in-the-sun-and-water-at-kedleston-hall/) - Saturday 26th April saw the latest Entlebucher walk take place at Kedleston Hall, near Derby. Salvo and Izzy were joined by Arthur, Bonnie and Max and their humans, for a 4 mile walk around the parkland. The weather was perfect which was great but meant a lot of other people had turned up to explore
- [Come join our next Entlebucher Walk at Kedleston Hall, Near Derby](https://entlebucher.co.uk/come-join-our-next-entlebucher-walk-at-kedleston-hall-near-derby/) - Our next Entlebucher walk will be on 26 April at Kedleston Hall, Kedleston Road, Near Quarndon, Derby. DE22 5JH, meeting by the main entrance at 11.00am. Kedleston Hall is a National Trust property so there is an admission charge for non-members - see here for details https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kedleston-hall The walk is an easy one, on trails for
- [A very successful Fun Day](https://entlebucher.co.uk/a-very-successful-fun-day/) - Sunday 16 March was our first fun day of the year and it was a good one, with 14 Entlebuchers taking part in the ball and spoon race, temptation alley, catch and many other games. Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a success and congratulations to all our winners. Photo courtesy
- [Our events for 2025](https://entlebucher.co.uk/our-events-for-2025/) - Now that the days are starting to get longer again, our thoughts are turning to events for 2025. We've got lots of exciting things planned, with some happening over the next few weeks. We hope you are able to join us and meet some other Entlebuchers and their humans. Please check back here nearer to
- [Congratulations to Groot and Bandet](https://entlebucher.co.uk/congratulations-to-groot-and-bandet/) - We would like to congratulate Groot and Bandet (and their humans, Michelle and James) on the safe arrival of their litter of five beautiful puppies last week. As you can see, Groot is a wonderful mum and has taken to her new role like a natural.
- [Avoiding the showers at Tittesworth Reservoir](https://entlebucher.co.uk/avoiding-the-showers-at-tittesworth-reservoir/) - Yesterday (7th April) saw the latest in our Entlebucher group walks, this time walking the 5 miles around the Tittesworth Reservoir, near Leek in Staffordshire. Amazingly, despite heavy showers all around, we managed our circumnavigation in the dry (with some sunshine too) and even avoided the rain for coffees and a chat afterwards. Big shout
- [Breeding Test (Ankörung) – Saturday 12th October](https://entlebucher.co.uk/breeding-test-ankorung-saturday-12th-october/) - Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire, CV35 8JQ If you are interested in breeding from your dog or in your dog becoming a stud dog then there are three parts to the testing. The health tests, a character test and a test of conformation to breed standard. The health tests we can guide you through but require veterinary
- [Tilly (Sindy z Tichého Údolí) 19/09/2021-06/02/2024](https://entlebucher.co.uk/tilly-sindy-z-ticheho-udoli-19-09-2021-06-02-2024/) - We write to bring you the extremely sad news of the passing of Tilly. We are all heartbroken. She was a great dog and her owners are wonderful. None of them deserve this pain. Run free, dear Tilly. You made a huge impact in such a short amount of time. Our heartfelt sympathy to her
- [Amigo (Torfheide Amigo) 19/9/2011 – 4/2/2024](https://entlebucher.co.uk/amigo-torfheide-amigo-19-9-2011-4-2-2024/) - Amigo had a difficult start in life and had to be rehomed from his first family. He found his forever home with Avril, close friend of his breeder, who had helped with his birth and went on to take care of him for the rest of his days. He could be loud and boisterous, but
- [Fun Day and 15th Birthday Celebrations](https://entlebucher.co.uk/fun-day-and-15th-birthday-celebrations/) - We will be holding our Summer Fun Day on 22nd June at Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road, Baginton, CV8 3AB, starting at 12.30pm. As always there will be lots of fun and games and a chance to meet up with other Entlebuchers and their humans. This year we will also be celebrating the Club's 15th
- [Midlands Entlebucher Walk - Daventry Country Park](https://entlebucher.co.uk/midlands-entlebucher-walk-daventry-country-park/) - Our next Entlebucher walk will be on 3rd March at Daventry Country Park, off Northern Way, Daventry, NN11 2JB. We'll be meeting in the car park at 10.00am and following one or more of the marked trails around the park whilst talking all things Entlebucher for a couple of hours. There should also be an
- [Breeding Test (Ankörung) – Saturday 27th April](https://entlebucher.co.uk/breeding-test-ankorung-saturday-27th-april/) - Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire, CV35 8JQ If you are interested in breeding from your dog or in your dog becoming a stud dog then there are three parts to the testing. The health tests, a character test and a test of conformation to breed standard. The health tests we can guide you through but require veterinary
- [Salcey Forest](https://entlebucher.co.uk/salcey-forest/) - Christmas Walk - 30th December Nine Entlebuchers, including three puppies from the most recent litter, met up for a walk at Salcey Forest on 30th December. Despite the rain, all those present had a lovely time meeting old and new friends and blowing away the cobwebs.
- [Torfheide Aristotle (Ari) - 19th September 2011 to 14th December 2023](https://entlebucher.co.uk/torfheide-aristotle-ari-19th-september-2011-to-14th-december-2023/) - On 19th September 2011 Torfheide Aristotle, the 5th puppy of Shadow’s first litter entered the world weighing 292g. His litter brought our numbers to 25 Entlebuchers in the UK and at the time, 11 of them were together in Arisotle’s house! For his owner it was love at first sight and the feeling was mutual.
- [Remembering Rafa (Torfheide Alan)](https://entlebucher.co.uk/remembering-rafa-torfhiede-alan/) - We were very sorry to hear of the death of Rafa of a tumour on his spleen. Rafa was 12 years old and passed away last month. He is survived by his brothers Ari and Amigo and sister Soggi, but will be reunited across the rainbow bridge with his siblings Dora, Addie and Arnie. Our
- [A Lovely Autumn Walk](https://entlebucher.co.uk/a-lovely-autumn-walk/) - 23rd September saw another Entlebucher Club walk, this time in the beautiful setting of Tittesworth Reservoir, just outside Leek, Staffordshire. The weather was kind to us and the sun shone for all 5 miles of the walk, a welcome change from the wind and rain of the previous day. Arthur, Barli, Izzy and Salvo walked
- [In Memory of Dora (Torfheide Avril) – 19.09.2011 to 09.08.2023](https://entlebucher.co.uk/in-memory-of-dora-torfheide-avril-19-09-2011-to-09-08-2023/) - We are very sad to tell you that Dora crossed the rainbow bridge last Wednesday. Dora was one of the first Torfheide litter and of all Shadow’s pups she was the one most like her mother, feisty, strong-willed, independent and utterly adorable. We send our love to Carol and Brian as they grieve for their
- [Brain Training and Fun in the Sun](https://entlebucher.co.uk/brain-training-and-fun-in-the-sun/) - On 29th July, the Club held a very successful Northern Fun Day in Tholthorpe North Yorkshire. 11 Entlebuchers enjoyed the early afternoon, running around in the sun, renewing old friendships and making new ones, followed by a couple of hours proving that they're a pretty clever breed. The training started with some exercises in the
- [Breed Appreciation Day - Sunday 7th October](https://entlebucher.co.uk/breed-appreciation-day-sunday-7th-october/)
- [Alfie Norfolkfields - 30 September 2010 - 12 July 2023](https://entlebucher.co.uk/alfie-norfolkfields-30-september-2010-12-july-2023/) - It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that Alfie Norfolkfields crossed the rainbow bridge on Wednesday. He would have been 13 in September. His owners say “Our gorgeous, bouncy, eternal puppy is no longer by our sides and my heart is broken. They say you never need to call for your Entlebucher
- [Breeding Test (Ankörung) - Saturday 16th September](https://entlebucher.co.uk/breeding-test-ankorung-saturday-16th-september/) - Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire, CV35 8JQ If you are interested in breeding from your dog or in your dog becoming a stud dog then there are three parts to the testing. The health tests, a character test and a test of conformation to breed standard. The health tests we can guide you through but require veterinary
- [Entlebucher Dog Walk – Saturday 23rd September](https://entlebucher.co.uk/entlebucher-dog-walk-saturday-23rd-september/) - Tittesworth Reservoir, Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8SW We'll be meeting in the main car park, in front of the visitor centre, at 11.00am for a 5 mile walk around the reservoir. There are a couple of short uphill sections, but this is an easy walk, with refreshments available from the cafe at the visitor centre
- [Northern Fun Day - Saturday 29th July](https://entlebucher.co.uk/northern-fun-day-saturday-29th-july/) - Brain Games for your Dog - with trainer Caroline Penistone 12:30-15:30 Kyle Valley Scouts, Tholthorpe, North YorkshireAddress: Back Lane, Tholthorpe YO61 1SN This promises to be an excellent and rewarding day for your dogs. Caroline previously gave us an introduction to Treibball and all the dogs and owners who attended that session had a very
- [2023 Spring Ankörung - cancelled](https://entlebucher.co.uk/2023-spring-ankorung/) - We are pleased to confirm that the 2023 Spring breeding test will take place on Saturday 13th May 2023 in Warwickshire. Please contact the Club if you would like more information or have a dog or bitch you would like to enter.
- [Entlebucher walks, rearranged fun days, and breeding tests](https://entlebucher.co.uk/entlebucher-walks-rearranged-fun-days-and-breeding-tests/) - Please join us for a walk at the Lickey Hills Country Park on Saturday October 29th. We will be meeting outside the visitor centre at 2pm. The full address is Lickey Hills Country Park, Warren Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8ER. Please let us know on our Facebook Page if you will be joining us. If
- [Agility Fun Day - Saturday 22nd April](https://entlebucher.co.uk/agility-fun-day-saturday-22nd-april/) - Our Agility Fun Day will be at Ryslip Kennels, Binfield, RG42 5NL (Easy Access from M3 and M4) on Saturday 22nd April at 1pm. Adults £2 – children and dogs free No previous experience needed. Bring your dog and have some fun meeting other owners and trying out the agility course. Don’t forget to bring
- [Another successful Entlebucher walk](https://entlebucher.co.uk/another-successful-entlebucher-walk/) - On 5 March, the Club held its second Entlebucher walk of the year, this time at Arrow Valley Country Park in Redditch. Although it was very cold, four Entlebuchers came along - Albert, Izzy, Salvo and Wilma - and enjoyed an on and off lead walk over about 4 miles of parkland and lanes. Unfortunately
- [11 Year Old Male Entlebucher Needs a Home](https://entlebucher.co.uk/11-year-old-male-entlebucher-needs-a-home/) - 11 Year old Male Entlebucher in need of a home We have a male Entlebucher who will be 11 years old in September in need of a new family to cherish him in his senior years. The need to rehome him is due to his family moving abroad to tropical climes which will not be
- [First Entlebucher walk of 2023](https://entlebucher.co.uk/first-entlebucher-walk-of-2023/) - Today, 5th February, saw our first Entlebucher walk of 2023. The sun was shining and only the cold stopped it from feeling like Spring had already arrived at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry. It was just perfect weather for a walk and everyone agreed they'd had a great time. If you'd like to join us for
- [A very sad day - Shadow (Aisha Princess of Beauty)](https://entlebucher.co.uk/a-very-sad-day-shadow-aisha-princess-of-beauty/) - It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that Shadow crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday. As many of you know, Shadow was a founding dog of our Club and mum to 22 of our wonderful breed in the UK. She was a huge part of our Club and will be greatly missed
- [New arrivals from Czechia](https://entlebucher.co.uk/new-arrivals-from-czechia/) - Yesterday saw the arrival of Bibi, Bart, Billy and Ben, all from the same litter born in Czechia, The four bring the UK Entlebucher number up to 136 and have all gone to different homes with families who have been waiting a long time for their puppies. It is hoped that in time two of
- [2022 Ankörung](https://entlebucher.co.uk/2022-ankorung/) - On 4 September 2022, the Club held its first full Ankörung since the start of the Pandemic. Despite the weather forecast, the rain stayed away and three Entlebuchers were put through their paces. We're pleased to report that Betty (Top Notch z Zamkowego Grodu at Waldershelf), Groot (SwissDawn Bliss) and Hollie (Skyeannroos Ascona) all passed
- [Membership Secretary retires](https://entlebucher.co.uk/membership-secretary-retires/) - On Sunday we marked the retirement of our Membership Secretary, Mark Leighton, with a presentation by the Club Chairman, Rosemary Kind. Mark has been Membership Secretary for seven years, and the Club would like to thank him for all his hard work during that time. We are pleased that Mark has agreed to continue to
- [Southern Fun Day 2022 - Postponed](https://entlebucher.co.uk/southern-fun-day-2022/) - Unfortunately, due to the extremely high temperatures predicted for this weekend, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the Fun Day for the time being. Please check this page for future updates. Join us for our Southern Fun Day at Ryslip Kennels on 13th August. This will be an agility event with plenty of
- [Swiss Breeds Celebration and Show](https://entlebucher.co.uk/swiss-breeds-celebration-and-show/) - The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain is hosting an event in September to celebrate the Club's Golden Jubilee. For those with an Entlebucher or interested in the Swiss Mountain Breeds this is the first time an event for all 4 breeds has been hosted in this country. As well as the Swiss Breed
- [Why not take part in our online Christmas Quiz?](https://entlebucher.co.uk/why-not-take-part-in-our-online-christmas-quiz/) - After the success of our first ever Zoom Quiz in August, we're holding our Christmas Quiz on Tuesday 8 December at 8.00pm. All are welcome, whether members of the Club or not, and all proceeds will go to the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club Rescue Fund. If you've not done an online quiz before, why not
- [Heidi (Amaryllis Tytoalba)](https://entlebucher.co.uk/heidi-amaryllis-tytoalba/) - It is with great sadness that we have to let you know that yesterday Heidi crossed the rainbow bridge. As many of you will know, Heidi was born with Ectopic Ureter, a condition which is life limiting and most puppies born with that condition die at birth or before the age of three. Heidi amazed
- [Dickens (Torfheide Bumble)](https://entlebucher.co.uk/dickens-torfheide-bumble/) - We are very sad to tell you that Dickens passed away on 23 March 2022. Dickens was 9 years old and much loved by his humans, Sheila and Mark. Dickens loved playing ball, going for walks and taking trips with Sheila and Mark in the car. He achieved Bronze, Silver and Gold Citizens awards and
- [Hendrix (Aukisson Swisstricolour)](https://entlebucher.co.uk/hendrix-aukisson-swisstricolour/) - It is with great sadness that we have to let you know that Hendrix passed away on 1 December. Taken far too soon, Hendrix was much loved by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. We'd like to share Adrian's words with you. . "We're both absolutely broken to be saying this but
- [CaicosRoos C litter has arrived!](https://entlebucher.co.uk/caicosroos-c-litter-has-arrived/) - We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of CaicosRoos C litter yesterday - two little boys, Charlie Chaplin and Capella, and three little girls, Cup Cake, Coralie and Camille. Mum and puppies are all doing well. Congratulations to the proud parents, Babeli CaicosRoos and Ron (John Snow d'Isolagerre)!
- [A special delivery!](https://entlebucher.co.uk/a-special-delivery/) - A couple of months ago, Sybil (Eroica vom Rickental) took a short holiday in Cornwall, where she had a bit of a holiday romance with the handsome Leo (Torfheide D’Artagnan)! Today, Sybil gave birth to a beautiful little girl puppy and we'd like to congratulate the proud parents on her safe arrival. Pup is from
- [Orson from Balihara Ranch](https://entlebucher.co.uk/orson-from-balihara-ranch/) - It is always very sad when we hear of one of our dogs passing over the rainbow bridge and this year in particular, we've already said goodbye to too many of our Entlebucher friends! We are therefore very sorry to have to tell you that Orson from Balihara, one of our founding dogs, passed away
- [The patter of tiny paws ...](https://entlebucher.co.uk/the-patter-of-tiny-paws/) - We're please to let you know that the Club has had two matings recently. Sybil and Leo had a romantic encounter in Cornwall a few weeks ago, and Izzy and Bandet (pictured below) got together in the South East over the weekend. Everything seemed to go well for both couples, so we are keeping our
- [Addie (Adrienne from Torfheide)](https://entlebucher.co.uk/addie-adrienne-from-torfheide/) - We are very sad to bring you news that Addie passed away on 21 September, after a short illness. Addie was one of Shadow's first litter, and much loved companion of Kathryn Sosville. Addie loved playing ball and is pictured below taking a well earned breather after a game. She will be reunited with her
- [And our first ever Zoom Quiz champions are...](https://entlebucher.co.uk/and-our-first-ever-zoom-quiz-champions-are/) - Sian Baynton and her mum! On 18th August we held our first ever Zoom Quiz to raise funds for the Rescue Fund. Eight teams entered and Sian and her mum were worthy winners of a close contest, just one point ahead of Ros Kind and Chris Platt! Apparently it's important to know your dog breeds
- [Buddy's (Alfie Bangwood) achievements recognised by the Kennel Club](https://entlebucher.co.uk/buddys-alfie-bangwood-achievements-recognised-by-the-kennel-club/) - We are pleased to announce that Buddy has qualified for the Kennel Club's Show Certificate of Excellence. This is awarded to dogs who have achieved over 50 points in General and Group Open shows. It's an amazing achievement for a dog in an import category and deserved recognition of all the hard word Buddy and
- [Arnie (Arnold from Torfheide)](https://entlebucher.co.uk/arnie-arnold-from-torfheide/) - It is with a very heavy heart that I bring you the news that Arnie died on 5 August. Arnie was Shadow's first born pup, the first ever Torfheide pup. He was named after the vet in Switzerland who saved the day when Shadow's chip failed after she mated. Arnie's family are devastated. He had
- [Crufts success!](https://entlebucher.co.uk/crufts-success/) - Congratulations to Sian Baynton and Buddy (Alfie Bangwood) on not only winning the Import Working Class Group at Crufts, but getting through to the final cut in Group judging. As Frank Cane said, Buddy is a very good looking dog and well deserved his place in the final eight. So lovely to see all Sian's
- [Breeding Update](https://entlebucher.co.uk/breeding-update/) - We have exciting news for our breeding programme this year, with the possibility of several litters coming up. Lia (Ophelia vom Gspan) visited Belgium towards the end of February and successfully mated with Tsjerno. Izzy (Cara-Isabella vom Kornried), meanwhile, is just getting ready to head to the Netherlands to meet her intended, Tyga. She's currently
- [Kai (Aarton from Goose Meadow)](https://entlebucher.co.uk/kai-aarton-from-goose-meadow/) - We were very sad to hear yesterday of the death of Kai (Aarton from Goose Meadow) at the age of 11 years and 4 months. Kai was one of only the second litter to be born in the UK from an Austrian dog brought into the UK already in whelp. His sister Shadow went on
- [Puppies!](https://entlebucher.co.uk/__trashed/) - We are very pleased to announce that yesterday (27 April), Lia (Ophelia Vom Gspan) gave birth to five beautiful, healthy Entlebuchers. The three boys, Bach, Brahms and Bartok and two girls, Berlioz and Bliss are all doing well, as is Mum. Congratulations to the proud parents, Lia and Tsjerno and also to Lia's humans, Vanessa
- [In memory of Alfie](https://entlebucher.co.uk/a-very-sad-day/) - Today is a very sad day for all Entlebuchers and their humans in the UK and beyond. Yesterday we said goodbye to our founding Entlebucher, Alfie (Einstein van de Tiendenschuur) as he lost his long battle with illness and crossed the rainbow bridge. Alfie was well known to many of us, not only in person,
- [Heidi Entlebucher Needs a Forever Home](https://entlebucher.co.uk/heidi-entlebucher-needs-a-forever-home/) - Heidi Entlebucher, 3.5 years old, is looking for a forever home. Heidi was diagnosed with Ectopic Ureter in early puppyhood and despite operations she has remained urinary incontinent. Heidi is a very loving family dog who has been in foster care in a family environment until we were happy that her condition is fully stable
- [Post Brexit Pet Travel](https://entlebucher.co.uk/post-brexit-pet-travel/) - Many of us have taken advantage of the pet passport scheme to travel to the EU with our Entlebuchers in the past. But it's important to be aware that the rules for taking pets abroad may be changing shortly. If the UK agrees a deal and transition period for leaving the EU, then the current
- [Successful Ankörung (breeding test) on Saturday 26 October](https://entlebucher.co.uk/ankorung-breeding-test-on-saturday-26-october/) - Congratulations to Izzy, Babeli, Lia and Bandet who all passed their Ankörung on Saturday! A very good day for the club! Thank you to all who helped to make it such a successful day! You can see photos from the day HERE
- [Northern Fun Day 2019](https://entlebucher.co.uk/northern-fun-day-2019/) - On 6 July, the Club held it's Northern Fun Day in Tholthorpe, Yorkshire. After some free play and games, we were pleased to welcome Caroline Penistone of CAST Dog Training, who took us through the basics of Treibball. None of our dogs have done this before, so it was great to be able to introduce
- [Today's 10th Anniversary Meeting](https://entlebucher.co.uk/todays-10th-anniversary-meeting/) - 15 of the 16 dogs present at today's meeting and their humans. A wonderful day to celebrate the Club's 10th anniversary.
- [Our Club is 10 Years Old Today](https://entlebucher.co.uk/our-club-is-10-years-old-today/) - Today the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain is ten years old - Happy Birthday to us - Alfie wrote a first paw account of how it all began and Wilma has republished it here today on Alfie's Diary
- [In Memory of Queenie](https://entlebucher.co.uk/in-memory-of-queenie/) - In memory of Queenie - Queen Viktoria Spod Hradze 4.9.2005 - 14.01.2019 - It is with great sadness that we report the crossing of the Rainbow Bridge by Queenie. Mother of 15 of the UKs dogs and grandmother of 21. Our sincere sympathies to her humans and to her housemate Orson.
- [Entlebucher Calendar now available through the website](https://entlebucher.co.uk/calendar-now-available-through-the-website/) - We've made ordering the 2018 calendar easier. Just go to the Merchandise Page and use the Paypal button to order and pay for your calendars.
- [Friday 20th October 2017 - seventy six miles to go](https://entlebucher.co.uk/friday-20th-october-2017-seventy-six-miles-to-go/) - Salvo and Izzy took over the swim and added 2.9 miles each. Wilma added 1.3 miles and then Bella, Heidi and Babeli each did 2.65 miles. Basil and Sybil then added a mile each which means we are still stranded in the Channel but at least we are in sight of land. We’ve had more
- [Monday 23rd October 2017 - Inside the M25](https://entlebucher.co.uk/monday-23rd-october-2017-inside-the-m25/) - We’re doing so well that we’re going to do a bit extra! Today Wilma and Shadow added 1.3 miles each before Aristotle took over to at 0.75miles, taking us just past Newington. Then Salvo walked the 2.15 miles to Rainham and Izzy’s 2.15 miles took us to the edge of Gillingham. Heidi’s 3.36 miles took
- [A New Arrival](https://entlebucher.co.uk/a-new-arrival/) - I am delighted to say that Heidii (from the Kornried E litter) has arrived in the UK and is our 96th dog. Welcome Heidii. We hope you will be a very happy puppy.
- [Pictures from our Northern Fun Day](https://entlebucher.co.uk/pictures-from-our-northern-fun-day/) - Just a few photos you might enjoy from our recent Northern Fun Day.
- [Blueberry SwissArt has arrived](https://entlebucher.co.uk/blueberry-swissart-has-arrived/) - We are delighted to say that Blueberry SwissArt arrived from the Czech Republic yesterday. She is to be known as Cracker. With moves out of the country in the intervening time, she is our 98th dog in the UK.
- [100 Entlebucher Mountain Dogs in the UK](https://entlebucher.co.uk/100-entlebucher-mountain-dogs-in-the-uk/) - Today our breed has reached an amazing milestone. With the arrival of Kylo from the Czech Republic we have 100 Entlebucher Mountain Dogs resident in the UK. From the first one to arrive in 2003, to the tenth in 2008 it has taken us a further ten years to reach a hundred and we are
- [Welcome to Number 99](https://entlebucher.co.uk/welcome-to-number-99/) - Whilst you may just think we can't count, since our last update we have found out about two Entlebuchers we did not know had been imported. That means that little Kyra Dreamer vom Goldachtal is our 99th UK Entlebucher. Kyra arrived in the UK last night and is now settling in with her new family.
- [2 more dogs](https://entlebucher.co.uk/2-more-dogs/) - We are delighted to have news that there are two more Entlebuchers in the UK than we previously knew about. Bolishes Happy Ranch (Red) and Brown Lenny Happy Ranch came to the UK last autumn. That brings our numbers to 95. Wonderful news and welcome to you both.
- [A new puppy has arrived](https://entlebucher.co.uk/a-new-puppy-has-arrived/) - We are delighted to announce that Toby arrived from the Czech Republic late last night to live in his new home in Hampshire. He brings our numbers in the UK back up to 93.
- [Wednesday 24th October 2017 - The Embassy](https://entlebucher.co.uk/wednesday-24th-october-2017-the-embassy/) - Cracker gave us her mileage from yesterday which took us around Regent’s Park to our meeting point. There should then have been five for the final walk, but poor Salvo and Izzy were struck down with gastro-enteritis overnight and were not well enough to travel to London. After all their hard work it was very
- [Tuesday 24th October 2017 - Penultimate Stage](https://entlebucher.co.uk/tuesday-24th-october-2017-penultimate-stage/) - Today we set out on the final stage before going to the Embassy in London tomorrow. Salvo and Izzy added 2.15 miles each. Then Dickens adding 4.4 miles took over to take us to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Sybil and Basil added 1.5 miles each to take us to Tower Bridge Road. Babeli, being
- [Sunday 22nd October 2017 - A Quiet Day](https://entlebucher.co.uk/sunday-23rd-october-2017-a-quiet-day/) - With many of the dogs on the stand at Discover Dogs today there were not many walkers. Salvo and Izzy set out and did 2.1 miles each. Then Dickens took over and added 6.25 miles, which was further than he’d planned because of a detour as a result of some sheep being fenced in with
- [Saturday 21st October - Back on English Soil](https://entlebucher.co.uk/saturday-21st-october-back-on-english-soil/) - Today’s walks have brought us back onto English soil. Dickens has added 8.55 miles over the last two days and got us back onto dry land. Wilma, Alfie and Shadow then each did 1.3 miles and Salvo and Izzy did 5.2 miles each. Which means we end the night in Kent having just past Canterbury.
- [Thursday 19th October - Stuck in the Middle of the Channel](https://entlebucher.co.uk/thursday-19th-october-stuck-in-the-middle-of-the-channel/) - Today was a little quieter than yesterday Elliot got us off to a start with 4.4miles then he pawed across to Salvo and Izzy who added 1.9miles each. Aristotle had a rest today as his legs were hurting, so it was Shadow’s turn to add 1.3 miles and then her son Dickens added 4.3 miles
- [Wednesday 19th October 2017 - A burst of speed](https://entlebucher.co.uk/wednesday-19th-october-2017-a-burst-of-speed/) - We seem to have stepped up the pace today, although some was later on yesterday. Salvo and Izzy did a mile each and then added another 2 miles each later. Babeli added 4.56 miles and Heidi and Bella have managed 7.16 each. Aristotle, Wilma and Shadow each did 1.3 miles while Cleo added 3.36 to
- [Tuesday 17th October 2017 - A Week Tomorrow](https://entlebucher.co.uk/tuesday-17th-october-2017-a-week-tomorrow/) - There is only a week tomorrow until we are due to arrive at the Embassy and we’re making good progress. Today’s walkers have been Aristotle who managed another 1.3miles. Then Salvo and Izzy did 1.9 miles each. They pawed across to Shadow whose 1.3 miles brought us to Henin sur Cojeul. From there Cleo took
- [Monday 16th October - We're getting there](https://entlebucher.co.uk/monday-16th-october-were-getting-there/) - Today was a quieter day for lots of reasons, but we’re making good progress and the photo is of all the walkers who got together for their big walk yesterday. Aristotle set off and managed to walk 1.3 miles today. He pawed across to Cleo, Heidi and Bella who each did 3.82 miles and get
- [Sunday 15th October 2017 - 200 miles to go](https://entlebucher.co.uk/sunday-15th-october-2017-200-miles-to-go/) - Thanks to the glorious weather the walking has been very enjoyable today. Elliot told us his walk this week of 3.3miles and then he set out with seven other Entlebuchers today to add another 4.2 miles each. Which means on the map there was 7.5miles for Elliot and 4.2 miles each for Sybil, Basil, Dora
- [Saturday 14th October - We've past half way](https://entlebucher.co.uk/saturday-14th-october-weve-past-half-way/) - In distance terms we are over half way, so keep those donations coming. Today Sybil and Basil each walked 5.5miles taking us close to a place called Beaumont sur Vesle. Shadow, Alfie, Wilma and Aristotle did 1.3 miles each and took us to Taissy. Then Salvo and Izzy finished the day with 3.3 miles each
- [Friday 13th October 2017 - Ready for a Big Push This Weekend](https://entlebucher.co.uk/friday-13th-october-2017-ready-for-a-big-push-this-weekend/) - We’re a week into the walk and it’s going well. This weekend will see a big group walk in Dorney, Berkshire with a whole group of Entlebuchers getting together for Heidi. Today the activity was as follows: Aristotle managed his best walk of the week and walked just over 2km. Salvo then walked 3.2km to
- [Thursday 12th October - Walk for Heidi Update](https://entlebucher.co.uk/thursday-12th-october-walk-for-heidi-update/) - Izzy and Salvo added another 4 miles between them and walked as far as Ligny en Barrois, before pawing over to Aristotle. Ari only managed to walk 0.75 miles today, but he did his best. Babeli then added 1.63 miles as did Floria (who gets a black paw print on the map). Bella then added
- [Walk for Heidi update 11th October](https://entlebucher.co.uk/walk-for-heidi-update-11th-october/) - We’ve got some great progress today. Koppa has walked a wonderful 15 miles (he’s the brown star on the map) that takes us almost to a place called Vouthon Haut. Then Izzy and Salvo added another 3.2miles between them before pawing over to Babeli, Heidi, Cleo and Bella who each walked 2.33miles and took us
- [Walk for Heidi - Tuesday 10th October](https://entlebucher.co.uk/walk-for-heidi-tuesday-10th-october/) - Today’s walkers have been as follows: Salvo put in another 2.7miles and Izzy 1.7miles. Sybil walked 2 miles and Basil 5 miles. Cleo walked 2.77miles, Babeli 1.63 miles and then Heidi and Bella walked 4.4miles each. That brings the total mileage up to 172 miles of the journey completed and we’ve got as far as
- [Walk for Heidi update Mon 9th October](https://entlebucher.co.uk/walk-for-heidi-update-mon-9th-october/) - News came in last night of Elliot’s walk. He did 13km (just over 8 miles) to raise money for Heidi. He’s shown with the orange ‘walker’ symbol and takes us almost to the Col de Raon. Salvo and Izzy stepped out again and took us past Hadol, before pawing over to Aristotle for his first
- [Walk for Heidi update 8th October](https://entlebucher.co.uk/walk-for-heidi-update-8th-october/) - Today Alfie (dark grey) at nearly twelve years old set of on a short leg of the Walk for Heidi. Although he’s been finding walks and public places too stressful for some time, he set out on a beautiful quiet sunny Sunday and walked a mile and a quarter round a beautifully deserted old airfield.
- [Walk for Heidi - Update 7th October](https://entlebucher.co.uk/walk-for-heidi-update-7th-october/) - There are 552 miles to walk from Entlebuch in Switzerland to the Swiss Embassy in London and we’re trying to cover the equivalent distance to raise money for Heidi, who needs treatment for ectopic ureter. Swiss born Sybil undertook the first leg of the walk. She’s still very young so covered 2 miles, representing the
- [Walk for Heidi Launch](https://entlebucher.co.uk/walk-for-heidi-launch/) - Tomorrow sees the launch of our 552 mile walk for Heidi. 20 dogs will be setting off on legs of the walk to cover the distance from Entlebuch in Switzerland to the Swiss Embassy in London. On 25th October 5 dogs will be doing a final leg of the walk and meeting the Swiss Ambassador.
- [Cake Bake for Heidi](https://entlebucher.co.uk/cake-bake-for-heidi/) - Today at the Northern Fun Day we had a cake sale for Heidi and raised another £30.01 towards her fund. If you haven't taken part in the cake bake yet, there's still time so please do. Find more information HERE
- [Now we are 93!](https://entlebucher.co.uk/now-we-are-93/) - This evening, Edison Eiger vom Rickental has arrived in his new home, bringing the total of UK (including Channel Islands and Isle of Man) Entlebuchers to 93.
- [Elliot vom Rickental](https://entlebucher.co.uk/elliot-vom-rickental/) - Late last night, Elliott vom Rickental arrived in the UK - welcome to Elliott - number 92. He is a full brother to Sybil who arrived on Tuesday and to Edison-Eiger who will get here later in the week.
- [Number 91](https://entlebucher.co.uk/number-91/) - Welcome to Sybil (Eroica vom Rickental) who arrived in the UK today.
- [Number 90 has arrived!](https://entlebucher.co.uk/number-90-has-arrived/) - Welcome to Izzy (Cara-Isabella vom Kornried) who is our 90th dog in the UK.
- [Bella's Pups](https://entlebucher.co.uk/bellas-pups/) - We are delighted to let you know that Bella gave birth to the CaicosRoo's B litter last night. It was a long night for Sarah and Bella but at the end of it all there were seven beautiful Entlebucher puppies. Mum and pups (and human) are all doing well. Their names are: Boys : Blue Moon,
- [Breeding Test Results](https://entlebucher.co.uk/breeding-test-results/) - There are three parts to the breeding tests for an Entlebucher Mountain Dog in the UK. They need to pass their health tests, conformation to breed standard and character tests. On 20th May the Club ran the official Character and Conformation Tests and the results are as follows: Character Test Passes Alfie Bangwood (M) (Buddy)
- [Number 82](https://entlebucher.co.uk/number-82/) - Honey has arrived from Switzerland today. Welcome to the UK Honey and thank you to our dear friends in Switzerland for all their help in making it possible.
- [Now we are 81!](https://entlebucher.co.uk/now-we-are-81/) - We have just heard about another Entlebucher who has moved to the UK. Welcome to Engee Anabantha - an 18month old girl - our 81st dog!
- [Max has arrived from Switzerland](https://entlebucher.co.uk/max-has-arrived-from-switzerland/) - I have just heard the good news that Max vom der Riesel Ranch has arrived on UK soil. We now have 80 Entlebuchers in the UK - welcome Max.
- [Beau has arrived from Russia](https://entlebucher.co.uk/beau/) - With the arrival of Beau (Nostradamus iz Blagorodnogo Doma) from Russia last week, we now have 79 Entlebuchers in the UK. Beau is settling well with his new family.

## Pages

- [Welcome to the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain](https://entlebucher.co.uk/) - About the Club The club was founded in 2009, eight years after the first three Entlebuchers were introduced into the UK. Since then, and after further import and a clear breeding programme, the number has grown to 136 dogs. In 2006 the breed earned a place on the Kennel Club Import Register, officially becoming a
- [Events](https://entlebucher.co.uk/events/) - Programme of Events for 2026 Here's an overview of our events this year - please check out the News Page for full details of each event. 5th – 8th March – Crufts at Birmingham NEC 29th March – Club AGM by Zoom 4th April – Easter Fun Day, Cogenhoe & Whiston Village Hall, Northamptonshire 19th
- [Breeding Dogs](https://entlebucher.co.uk/breeding-dogs/) - The following dogs have passed their breeding tests in the UK. Their owners are Club Members and breed their dogs under the Club's Breeding Guidelines. Subject to up to date, compliant health tests they are authorised to breed. Stud Dogs Glenn Koppa Mokrovous (Koppa) Father: Coudy v Mokrovous Mother: Edith from Yvrea Horse Farm d.o.b.
- [Photo Gallery](https://entlebucher.co.uk/photo-gallery/) - Grey Noses We'd like to introduce you to some of our more senior Club members. All our Grey Noses are over 10 years old and much loved family pets. We've included photos of each along with a note of what makes them so special to their humans. If you'd like your Grey Nose included here,
- [Health Testing – Entlebucher Mountain Dogs](https://entlebucher.co.uk/health/) - Every dog breed has its own particular health issues - responsible breeders will always look to reduce the risk of unhealthy puppies by ensuring their breeding dogs have had the recommended health checks. If you are planning to buy a puppy of any breed, it is vitally important that you check that your puppy's mum
- [Progressive Retinal Atrophy](https://entlebucher.co.uk/health/progressive-retinal-atrophy/) - Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a range of conditions, associated with the eyes, in which the retina degenerates leading to blindness. Usually, sight deteriorates from the age of three onwards, but in some dogs it can be much earlier than this and may even be before the dog leaves puppyhood. It is not present in
- [Hips](https://entlebucher.co.uk/health/hips/) - In common with many breeds, the Entlebucher can suffer from Hip Dysplasia. In general, in later life, many animals have hip problems and the factors which affect this are four-fold. In testing breeding dogs, nothing can be done about problems caused by injury, over-exercise or inappropriate exercise at a young age, or diet. However, the
- [Heart](https://entlebucher.co.uk/health/heart/) - In Switzerland and in the UK a simple heart test is undertaken and dogs which show a heart murmur do not go on to breed. There can be reasons of the health and welfare of the breeding dog herself, not to use a bitch with a heart murmur for breeding, but the primary reason is
- [Glaucoma](https://entlebucher.co.uk/health/glaucoma/) - In simple terms, glaucoma is the build-up of fluid in the eye due to problems of drainage. High pressure in the eye can cause both headaches for the dog as well as pressure on the optic nerve leading to loss of vision and ultimately blindness. It can be a very painful condition and normally leads
- [Ectopic Ureter](https://entlebucher.co.uk/health/ectopic-ureter/) - In very simple terms, ectopic ureter (EU) is a condition where the line (ureter) from each kidney to the bladder enters the bladder in the wrong place. There may also be times where the ureter runs some distance through the bladder wall giving rise to pressure preventing the normal passage of fluid. Pressure on the
- [Cataracts](https://entlebucher.co.uk/health/cataracts/) - There are a number of types of cataract as well as different reasons for their occurrence. Not enough is known to be able to be completely certain which types may be hereditary and which are unlikely to be. However, from the pattern of occurrence in the Entlebucher breed it is reasonable to conclude that at
- [Rescue](https://entlebucher.co.uk/rescue/) - Although it is uncommon for an Entlebucher in the UK to come into rescue, it does happen from time to time. If you are interested in working with the rescue coordinator providing fostering on a temporary basis or are interested in rehoming a dog should the opportunity arise, then please send an email to rescue@entlebucher.co.uk including
- [Shop](https://entlebucher.co.uk/merchandise/) - You can find Club t-shirts, sweatshirts and other items by visiting HERE The Complete Entlebucher Mountain Dog Book - Rosemary J. Kind if you are looking for a book about the breed then this covers all aspects from taking your pup home through to old age. It also tells you some of the breed history, about
- [Contact](https://entlebucher.co.uk/contact/) - If you have any questions, would like to find out more about the breed or apply for a puppy, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the club: Rosemary Kind – Chairman chairman(at)entlebucher.co.uk Jeff Hall – Treasurer accounts(at)entlebucher.co.uk Sarah Jane Fulker – Breed Health Coordinator and Rescue health(at)entlebucher.co.uk Lynn Gibbins – Membership Secretary membership(at)entlebucher.co.uk Robyn
- [Puppies](https://entlebucher.co.uk/puppies/) - Are you interested in an Entlebucher puppy? Could you give one a good home? Are you looking for the bond between owner and dog that Entlebuchers are renowned for? If the answer to these questions is 'YES', there has probably never been a better time to join our puppy list. Update 31 July 2024 -
- [Entlebuch to the Swiss Embassy in London](https://entlebucher.co.uk/rescue/entlebuch-to-the-swiss-embassy-in-london/) - And I would walk 500 miles... To raise money for Heidi's operations and ongoing care, 23 Entlebucher Mountain Dogs started walking on 7th October 2017 covering sections of a combined 552 mile walk. The walk represented the distance from Entlebuch in Switzerland, where the breed originate, to the Swiss Embassy in London where the final
- [Links](https://entlebucher.co.uk/links/) - International Clubs Belgian Swiss Mountain Dog Club http://www.bkzs.net/ Dutch Entlebucher Club https://sennenweb-nl.firstfind.nl/NVAEGZ/ National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club of America http://www.nemda.org/ Entlebucher Mountain Dog Pedigree Database https://entle.pedigreedatabaseonline.com Swiss Entlebucher Club http://entlebuchersennenhunde.ch/ Other links Facebook page of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club http://www.facebook.com/EntlebucherMountainDogClubOfGreatBritain Online advice and training in owning a dog http://www.animalcarecollege.co.uk
- [Privacy](https://entlebucher.co.uk/privacy/) - We are very delighted that you have shown interest in our breed. Data protection is a high priority for the management of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain. The use of the Internet pages of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain is possible without any indication of personal data; however, if
- [Breed](https://entlebucher.co.uk/breed/) - Description & Character The Entlebucher is the smallest of the Swiss Mountain Dog family. Unlike the more familiar Bernese, it has a short coat, but similar markings. It originates from the environs of the village of Entlebuch in the Canton of Luzern, which neighbours Bern. The Entlebucher has an affable temperament making it an ideal
- [Ethics and Constitution](https://entlebucher.co.uk/ethics-and-constitution/) - The code of ethics is laid down by the Kennel Club and must be adhered to by all clubs registered with them. This is therefore being adopted as the core code of ethics for the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain. All members of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain, will abide
- [Legal](https://entlebucher.co.uk/legal/) - Disclaimer This website contains general information and while The Entlebucher Mountain Doig Club of Great Britain endeavours to ensure this information is both accurate and up to date we make no representation or warranty, either express or implied, as to its accuracy and in no circumstance should it be relied upon. It is essential that
- [Membership](https://entlebucher.co.uk/membership/) - We welcome as members both owners and those interested in the breed. All membership enquiries should be made to membership@entlebucher.co.uk. Our membership rates at present are: Single Membership (£10) Joint Membership - two votes (£15) Senior Citizen (£7.50) Junior Membership - no vote (£5) (younger than 18) Overseas Membership (£10) - All information will be
- [Care](https://entlebucher.co.uk/care/) - As with any other dog breed, the Entlebucher mountain dog needs a good amount of mental and physical stimulation. Check back for more articles about training, exercise and mental stimulation soon!

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