entlebucher
Definition
- Noun:
- A breed of dog: The Entlebucher is a breed of medium-sized herding dog originating from Switzerland. It is the smallest of the four Swiss Sennenhund breeds.
- A specific type of Sennenhund: It is characterized by a tricolor coat (black, tan, and white), a muscular build, and a natural bobtail or a tail that is traditionally docked.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The entlebucher is known for its intelligence and high energy.
- We are considering adopting an entlebucher puppy.
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun for the breed: The word is always capitalized when referring specifically to the breed standard or in formal contexts, though common usage often does not.
- The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is its full official name.
Variants and Related Words
- Entlebucher Mountain Dog (n): The full name of the breed.
- Entlebucher Sennenhund (n): An alternative name emphasizing its Swiss heritage.
- Sennenhund (n): The family of Swiss mountain and cattle dogs to which the Entlebucher belongs.
Synonyms
- Entlebucher Cattle Dog: A descriptive synonym highlighting its original working purpose.
- Entle: A common, informal shortening of the breed name.
Notes
- The term is used exclusively as a noun to refer to this specific breed of dog. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.
Noun
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the smallest of the Sennenhunde
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