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Leonberger
Large Breed
The Leonberger is a large, strong, muscular yet elegant breed. He is a friendly family dog, loving, loyal and obedient.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Germany
Weight
Males approximately 59-77kg/130-170lbs;
Females approximately 45-59kg/100-130lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males approximately 72-80cm/28¼-31½ inches;
Females approximately 65-75cm/25½-29½ inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Long coat
Markings
Lion yellow, red, reddish brown or sandy. Always a black mask. Black hair tips are permitted; however, black must not determine the dog's basic colour.
Lifespan
Average 8-9 years.
A versatile breed they have many talents including watchdog, obedience, agility, therapy dog, water rescue and above all, companion. Highly intelligent and eager to please, the Leonberger responds well to training. Self assured and playful, he is distinguished by his friendliness and love for his family, especially children, making the perfect addition to the family home.
Temperament
The Leonberger is agreeable, friendly, intelligent, obedient and fearless in all situations. He is highly trustworthy and very patient. Although lively and highly energetic, the Leonberger is stable and calm and is insensitive to noise. He loves everyone and is very affectionate towards the family, especially children. With an ability to learn quickly, they enjoy working. Positive training and socialisation from an early age is most suitable for best results.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Leonberger is a magnificent large breed dog, of a balanced build, muscular and strong yet very elegant in appearance. The Leonberger was originally bred as companion and family dog but was also used as a watchdog and guard.
- A wonderful companion and family dog
- An excellent watchdog
- Extremely versatile
- Highly adaptable
- Relatively inactive indoors
- Can be a seasonally heavy shedder
- Regular grooming needed
- Not recommended for apartment living
- Prefers cooler climates