Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Inquisitive
Aggressive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable

Stubborn
Independent
Clownish
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Selfish
Confidence

Brusstons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Boston Terrier and Brussels Griffon

Entlebucher Mountain Dog, American Pit Bull Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown

Red
Sable
Fawn
Brown
White
Black
Pied

Brusstons are known for their coat length.

Entlebucher Pits have short coats.

Wiry

Straight

A Brusston can have a litter of 3-5 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 Pit can have a litter of 5-8 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.

Brusstons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Brachycephalic Syndrome

Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Demodicosis
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hemivertebrae
Hydrocephalus
Atopic Dermatitis
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Cleft Lip or Palate

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Dna Test For Pk
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood Chemistry

Brusstons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Entlebucher Pits sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Play dead, Walk, Keep away, Frisbee, Swim, Howling, Fetch, Speak, Shake, Tug-of-war

Chase, Eating Snacks, Play

Brusstons 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.

Entlebucher Pits 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Brusston, it's at least 9 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 Pit, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Brusston requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Brusston 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 45-65 pound (20 - 29 kg) Entlebucher Pit 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 Brusston is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Entlebucher Pit is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Brusston 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 Pit is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Brusstons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Brusstons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Brusstons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Entlebucher Pits are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Brusstons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Entlebucher Pits are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Entlebucher Pits are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Brusstons have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Brusstons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Entlebucher Pits are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.