Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Steady
Spirited
Assertive

Agile
Independent
Selfish
Confidence
Devoted
Loyal

Avoid Chi Apsos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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.

Lhasa Apso and Chihuahua

mastiff, sennenhund

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Black
Brown
White

Chi Apsos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have medium-length coats.

A Chi Apso can have a litter of 4-6 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.

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.

Chi Apsos are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Hypoglycemia
Collapsed Trachea
Kidney Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Cherry Eye

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

X-Rays
Blood Count
Blood Chemistry
Full Body Physical Examination

Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

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

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

Chi Apsos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Chi Apsos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Chi Apso dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chi Apso, it's at least 5 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chi Apsos usually need at least 30 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 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.

The Chi Apso requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-15 pound (6 - 7 kg) Chi Apso 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.

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.

The average cost of a Chi Apso is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Chi Apso is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

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.

Chi Apso is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Chi Apsos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Chi Apsos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Chi Apsos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Chi Apsos are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Chi Apsos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Chi Apsos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Chi Apsos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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