The World of Entlebuchers
Guide to seeing Entlebuchers in the week of shows in Lexington
(Click on the Show Schedule link at the top of the Overview and Locations page)
The excitement is building for NEMDA's National & Regional Specialties! It will be an amazing day of competition and camaraderie as we put a cap on the 2026 Entlefest celebration of our amazing breed. 
THE DETAILS INTRODUCING OUR ESTEEMED JUDGESNATIONAL SPECIALTY National Specialty Judge: Dr. Vicki Sandage, DVM. We are excited to have Dr. Sandage, a veterinarian from Ashland, Kentucky who has many years as a prestigious Best in Show judge and has been a dedicated breeder of Pembroke Welsh Corgis since 1979. National Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Kimberly Cardona. Ms. Cardona is a Rottweiler breeder and has judged many working and herding breeds.
Regional Specialty Judge: Our original Regional Specialty, Kristen Francis, has taken ill and won’t be available. We are grateful Dr. Albert Bianchi will be stepping in. Dr. Bianchi is a Best in Show judge and breeds Shetland Sheepdogs. He has been an AKC judge since 1990. NEMDA is honored to have Dr. Bianchi judge our Regional Specialty Regional Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Katherine Halton Berns. Mrs. Berns is a Belgian Sheepdog breeder and experienced in judging herding & working breeds. |
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Our Purpose
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The National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association (NEMDA), established in 1998, is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to be the guardian for the preservation of this unique dog breed. NEMDA serves the amazing Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed and their owners by promoting healthy and responsible breeding, monitoring the health and wellness of Entlebuchers, providing education on the breed standard, teaching and encouraging participation in training and activities for dog performance sports and conformation shows, and engaging socially with the Entlebucher community. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes NEMDA as the official National Parent Breed Club of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog.
Spirited - Intelligent - Agile - Loyal
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest representative of the four tri-colored Swiss Mountain Dog breeds. Historically, they were an excellent herding dog. Today the Entlebucher is first and foremost a lovable family dog. They are versatile, medium sized dogs who are fiercely loyal with huge personalities.
The Entlebucher is robust, extremely agile and strong, with bright, intelligent, friendly facial expressions. Their temperament is lively, joyful, spirited, confident, and fearless. Its medium size and its compact physique with a slightly elongated format and striking tri-colored markings give it a strong and elegant appearance. Their double coat is short, hard, shiny, and easy to care for.
Upcoming events
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Check out the updated Versatility Awards Program and the New Program for Junior Awards! |
Pedigrees, Health, and More Get connected with the official Pedigree Database of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog! Sign Up Update Your Entle(s) Research Pedigree Join the Committee |
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