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- Entlebucher Mountain Dog Versus Mudi: Introduction
- Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi: Overview
- Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi
- The Similarities Between the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi
- Size (Weight and Height) of Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi
- Health Problems of Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Health Problems of Mudi
- Which one drools more, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or the Mudi
- Can Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mudis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Tolerates Being Alone: Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or the Mudi?
- Do Entlebucher Mountain Dogs shed more than Mudis?
- Is the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Easier to Train than the Mudi?
- Wanderlust Potential: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs. Mudi
- Can Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mudis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Does the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mudi?
- Are Entlebucher Mountain Dogs good family dogs? What about Mudis?
- How Kid-friendly are Entlebucher Mountain Dogs and Mudis?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or the Mudi?
- Do Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Mudis?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Entlebucher Mountain Dog
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mudi
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi. Which One is a Better Pet?
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Versus Mudi: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and for the Mudi. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or the Mudi
Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi: Overview
A very important difference between the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a medium-sized dog while the Mudi is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi are Herding Dogs. This means both the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Entlebucher Mountain Dog to the Mudi based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Entlebucher Mountain Dog | Mudi |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 13 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Height | 16 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder | 14 to 20 inches |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 45 to 65 pounds | 18 to 29 pounds |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 11.5 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $2020 | No Data |
| Price Range | $920 – $2500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Entlebucher Mountain Dog in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Mudi. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog is 72 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Mudi is 76 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Mudi is a better pet than the Entlebucher Mountain Dog. So, you should get the Mudi!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi
Below is a list of where the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi are most different:
The Similarities Between the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi.
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs weigh 45 to 65 pounds when fully grown. Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are 16 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Mudis weigh 18 to 29 pounds when fully grown. Mudis are 14 to 20 inches when fully grown.
Health Problems of Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Health Problems of Mudi
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Mudi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Entlebucher Mountain Dog.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Mudi than for the Entlebucher Mountain Dog.
4 health tests are recommended for Entlebucher Mountain Dog while 10 tests are recommended for the Mudi.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Entlebucher Mountain Dogs and in Mudis.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Health Problems
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Entlebucher Mountain Dog puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Entlebucher Mountain Dog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Entlebucher Mountain Dog breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Entlebucher Mountain Dogs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Entlebucher Mountain Dogs here.
Mudi Health Problems
Mudis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Mudi puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Mudi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Mudi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Mudis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Mudis here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Entlebucher Mountain Dogs and Mudis
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Breed is Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems.
This is because the Entlebucher Mountain Dog ranks 4 out of 32 dog breeds for Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 77 Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, 2 of them had Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, and how common these diseases are in Entlebucher Mountain Dogs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Mudi Breed is Patella problems.
This is because the Mudi ranks 38 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 87 Mudis, 4 of them had Patella problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Mudis, and how common these diseases are in Mudis relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Entlebucher Mountain Dog and in Mudi and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi:
| Disease | Entlebucher Mountain Dog Rank | Mudi Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems | 4 out of 32 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Eyes problems | 7 out of 182 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Patella problems | 43 out of 145 dog breeds | 38 out of 145 dog breeds |
| Hips problems | 66 out of 198 dog breeds | 145 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Elbow problems | 120 out of 144 dog breeds | 99 out of 144 dog breeds |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Is the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Mudi?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Mudis do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which one drools more, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or the Mudi
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Mudis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or the Mudi?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Mudis are very good for new dog owners.
Can Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mudis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Mudis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Tolerates Being Alone: Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs can be left alone only for a short time.
Mudis do not like to be left alone.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or the Mudi?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Mudis do not get along well with other dogs.
Do Entlebucher Mountain Dogs shed more than Mudis?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs shed moderately.
Mudis shed moderately.
Is the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Easier to Train than the Mudi?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are fairly easy to train.
Mudis are very easy to train.
Wanderlust Potential: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs. Mudi
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Mudis have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mudis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Mudis can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Does the Entlebucher Mountain Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mudi?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Mudis have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Are Entlebucher Mountain Dogs good family dogs? What about Mudis?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Mudis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Entlebucher Mountain Dogs and Mudis?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Mudis do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or the Mudi?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are very easy to groom.
Mudis are very easy to groom.
Do Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Mudis?
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Mudis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Entlebucher Mountain Dog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Entlebucher Mountain Dog:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mudi
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Mudi that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Mudi:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and how the Mudi compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and of the Mudi to other breeds:
Entlebucher Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Mudi Versus Other Dog Breeds
Mudi versus Curly-Coated Retriever Mudi versus Toy Fox Terrier Mudi versus German Wirehaired Pointer Mudi versus Bloodhound Mudi versus American Water Spaniel Mudi versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Mudi versus Irish Water Spaniel Mudi versus Carolina Dog Mudi versus Komondor Mudi versus Bich Poo
Conclusion: Entlebucher Mountain Dog versus Mudi. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Mudi better suits you and your family.