While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Norteses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Entlebucher Pit is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Easygoing

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

Norteses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Norwich Terrier and Maltese x

Entlebucher Mountain Dog, American Pit Bull Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream
Fawn
Red
Isabella

Red
Sable
Fawn
Brown
White
Black
Pied

Norteses have medium-length coats.

Entlebucher Pits have short coats.

A Nortese 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.

Norteses 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.

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Dental Problems

Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease

Patellar Luxation
Portacaval Shunt
Deafness
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Atopy

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Skin Biopsy or Intradermal Tests for specific allergies
Dental and Oral Examinations
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Eye Examination
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood Chemistry

Norteses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Nortese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Nortese, it's at least 5 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.

In general most Norteses usually need at least 45 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 Pits usually need at least 60 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 Nortese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Nortese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Entlebucher Pit 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
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-12 pound (3 - 5 kg) Nortese 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 Nortese 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 Nortese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Norteses 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.

Norteses 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.

Norteses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Norteses 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.