I'm Bruce J., the breeder behind Middle Fork Entlebuchers located in Bellevue, WA. Middle Fork Entlebuchers is dedicated to preserving the best qualities of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog through thoughtful planning, complete health testing, and careful puppy placement. Our dogs are raised as part of daily family life with structure, socialization, and meaningful enrichment from an early age. We aim to place puppies in homes where they can thrive as companions, sport prospects, and active partners. Emme is our foundation female and represents the type, temperament, and drive we value in this wonderful breed.

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Bruce has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

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Middle Fork Entlebuchers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Excellent level
Middle Fork Entlebuchers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Entlebucher Mountain Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).