Bullmastiff tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

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

Alert
Courageous
Docile
Loyal
Reliable
Calm
Devoted
Powerful
Protective

Agile
Independent
Selfish
Confidence
Devoted
Loyal

England

Switzerland

mastiff, bulldogs

mastiff, sennenhund

Working (AKC:1934)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Herding (AKC:2011)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Hazel

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Fawn
Brindle

Black
Brown
White

Bullmastiffs have short coats.

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have medium-length coats.

A Bullmastiff can have a litter of 8-10 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.

The Bullmastiff breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer

Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Hip
Elbow
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Bullmastiffs 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.

Bullmastiff has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bullmastiffs 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.

Bullmastiffs are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Bullmastiff excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Bullmastiffs are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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.

Bullmastiffs 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 Bullmastiff, it's at least 7 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 Bullmastiffs usually need at least 40 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 Bullmastiff has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Ideally, Bullmastiff 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Bullmastiff is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Bullmastiff is between $56 - $84. This makes an average of $672 - $1008 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.

Bullmastiffs 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.

Bullmastiffs are not cat friendly.

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

Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly.

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

Bullmastiffs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Bullmastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Bullmastiffs 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.