FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE
SECRETARIAT GENERAL: 13, Place Albert I B 6530 THUIN (Belg.)
FCI Standard No

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Below medium size, harmonious built dog, very agile with friendly expression. Excellent herding and watchdog.

SIZE
16 to 20 inches at withers.

HEAD
The Small is flat on top with well defined, but not exaggerated stop. The muzzle is straight and strong. The lips are clean, eyes dark brown and lively. Nose always black, full dentation. Ears are medium size, set high, triangular in shape, gently rounded at the tip. When alert, ears are brought forward and raised at the base. The teeth meet in a scissor bite.

NECK, TOPLINE & BODY
Short and muscular, topline level, chest is deep and capacious, well sprung ribs, dog is longer than tall, stump tail.

FOREQUARTERS
The shoulders are moderately laid back, flat lying. well-muscled and never loose. Legs are straight and strong. Feet are round and compact Dewclaws may be removed on front legs.

HINDQUARTERS
The stifles are moderately laid The hocks are well let down and straight as viewed from the rear. Dewclaws must be removed.

GAIT
There is good reach in front. Powerful drive from the rear is transmitted through a level back. There is no wasted action.

HAIR
Short, hard with a bright natural sheen

COLOR AND MARKING
The Entlebucher is a tri-colored dog. Ground color is jet black The markings are rich rust and clear white. Symmetry of markings is desired. Rust appears over each eye, on the cheeks, reaching to at least the corner of the mouth, each side of the chest, on all four legs and under the tail. There is a white blaze and muzzle band. A white marking on the chest typically forms an inverted cross. White on the feet, but must not extend higher than the pastern.

FAULTS
Round skull, light eyes, over or undershot bite. Too pointy ears, splay feet. Too long or soft hair.

DISQUALIFCATION'S
Any other color than black,
Monorchid or Cryplochid dogs.
Blue eyes.