Mal-Shi has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Independent
Loving
Playful
Social
Alert
Intelligent
Going
Quiet

Agile
Independent
Selfish
Confidence
Devoted
Loyal

Mal-Shis shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Mal-Shis are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

Shih Tzu, Maltese

mastiff, sennenhund

1990

1800s

Hazel
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White

Mal-Shis are known for their coat length.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have medium-length coats.

A Mal-Shi can have a litter of 12-15 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.

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.

Patellar Luxation
Respiratory Problems

Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

None Known

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

X-Rays
Respiratory Tests
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Mal-Shis are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Mal-Shis 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.

Mal-Shis 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.

Mal-Shi dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Mal-Shis are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Mal-Shi, 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 Mal-Shis usually need at least 60 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 Mal-Shi 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.

Ideally, Mal-Shi should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-12 pound (5 - 5 kg) Mal-Shi 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 Mal-Shi is somewhere $1.40 - $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 Mal-Shi 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.

Mal-Shis 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.

Mal-Shis 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.

Mal-Shis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Mal-Shis 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.

Mal-Shis 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.