BREEDER OF ENTLEBUCHER mountain dogS IN CANADA

COAST MOUNTAIN ENTLEBUCHERS

NEMDA BCOE (Breeder Code of Ethics) breeder.  Dedicated to the health and preservation of the beautiful Entlebucher Mountain Dog through high breeding standards focused on breed health and temperament. 
Entlebucher in Canada

Our Entlebucher Dam

Early Light v. Royal Peak "Luka"

Luka is first and foremost a family dog, who loves agility, nose work, hiking, and snuggling up close to her people.   Read more about Luka here.

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Early Light vom Royal Peak "Luka"

Meet Luka

Luka was born October 14, 2021 and she came to live with us in the Comox Valley, British Columbia later that year.   

Luka completed the Comprehensive Entlebucher Breed Assessment (CEBA) in summer of 2024. The evaluators commented that she is a lively, attentive, and sociable girl who is eager to please, well-balanced, and confident in her surroundings.

Luka has passed all the recommended  breed-specific health testing, as well as additional health testing. Luka is Canine Health Information Centre (CHIC) certified with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).  

Luka is registered with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and the American Kennel Club (AKC).

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Exciting news!

Luka and Koda's puppies are expected in early March, 2026!

Please contact us for more information or to request an application form.

upcoming litter -- March 2026

Early Light vom Royal Peak (Luka)

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Orcan II from Balihara Ranch (Koda)

Koda hails from Europe, and his owners report that "his remarkable intelligence shows in his ease of trainability, eagerness to obey and his respect of his boundaries.  His speed and stamina when he runs is a sight to behold.  He relishes playing fetch, hiking, and frolicking in water.  As a watchful dog, he sizes up situations attentively.  His keen senses quickly alert us if anyone comes onto the property.  Very affectionate and loyal, he loves to cuddles and be close to us."  
His conformation, temperament and solid health test results make him an ideal sire.
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About the breed

Entlebuchers are the smallest of the Swiss Mountain Dogs. . .

. . .but don't let their smaller size fool you!  "Entles" are strong and active dogs, originally bred to drive cattle in the Swiss Alps. Highly intelligent, loyal, and devoted, they are known as the "smiling dogs."  They are happiest when they have a job to do alongside their people. This high-energy breed requires daily physical and mental activity (such as hiking, agility, or playtime) to thrive. They closely bond to their families and are very content to snuggle after a good workout.  They can be aloof with strangers.  Due to their strong attachment to their family, they should not be left alone for long periods of time.

For more information about the breed, please check out the National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association (NEMDA) website.

About us


Leslie Duran and Ingrid van Kesteren are the people behind Coast Mountain Entlebuchers. They fell in love with the breed in 2008 with the arrival of their first Entlebucher puppy, Hills to Mountains Colorado Skye (shown here with Leslie and Ingrid).  Luka is their second Entlebucher. Leslie & Ingrid are active members of the National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association (NEMDA) and the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).  

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    Our location

    Coast Mountain Entlebuchers is located on traditional Coast Salish territory in the beautiful Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada

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    For more information, please email us

    info@coastmountainentlebuchers.ca