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National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association

Welcome to the World of Entlebuchers 

    The National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association (NEMDA) is the AKC Parent Breed Club for the Entlebucher Mountain Dog in North America. Founded in 1998, we are committed to protecting and advancing quality breeding, ownership, and stewardship of the Entlebucher.  More about NEMDA.


The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, also known as the Entlebucher Sennenhund or Entlebucher Cattle Dog, is the smallest of the four Swiss Mountain Dogs. The Swiss Mountain dogs are descended from Molossus type dogs brought by the Romans as they passed through Helvetia over two thousand years ago. The Entlebuchers were used as cattle herding dogs bringing the dairy cows in from mountain pastures.  Learn more about the Entlebucher Mountain dogs to see if this is the right dog for you and your family.

25th Anniversary Entlefest and National Specialty

25th Anniversary Entlefest and National Breed Specialty

July 27th - July 30th

The 25th Anniversary Entlefest and National Specialty have terrific activities (mostly fun!) for you and your Entlebucher in beautiful, coastal Rhode Island.

We will have a CEBA evaluation, beach romps, picnics, Dinner With Your Dog, Newport mansions and the famous oceanfront "Cliff Walk", our often hilarious NEMDA auction, our Annual General Meeting, our National Specialty, a delicious banquet, and lots more. Come meet old friends and make new ones!

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NEMDA invites you to become a member! Join us in celebrating this unique breed.

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