Playful
Independent
Alert
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Selfish

Agile
Independent
Selfish
Confidence
Devoted
Loyal

Bascotties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Bascotties 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.

United States

Switzerland

Scottish Terrier and Basset Hound

mastiff, sennenhund

2000s

1800s

Bascotties are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Bascotties typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Bascotties 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.

Bascotties need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Bascotties 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.

Bascottie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

The Bascottie 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.

Bascotties are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Bascotties make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Bascotties are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Bascotties 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.

Bascotties are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Bascotties 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.

Bascotties 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.