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Landseer (European Continental Type)
Large Breed
The Landseer is a truly fantastic breed of dog, very patient yet of a courageous nature. It is loving and generous to its family with an unbreakable loyalty that has helped to make it a fantastic family dog as well as a talented guard dog.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Germany / Switzerland
Weight
Males 59-68 kgs/130-150 lbs; Females 45-54 kgs/100-120 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 72-80 cm/28 1/2 - 31 1/2 inches; Females 67-72 cm/26 1/2 - 28 1/2 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Long and straight on the body and soft to the touch with a good undercoat. Hair on the head is shorter
Markings
White. Black patches on the body, black head with a white muzzle and blaze from the muzzle to the collar.
Lifespan
Below 10 years
Happy to play, the Landseer is gentle with children and will be the star of any social situation where it is surrounded by its family.
Temperament
The Landseer is a gentle and affectionate breed full of courage and of an intelligent nature. It is gentle with children and very sociable with all people. Discerning, the Landseer is able to determine if its family is in trouble and act accordingly, working well as a watchdog. It thrives on companionship and does not like to be left on its own. Preferring open spaces to enclosure, the Landseer also loves being in water. Training should be done from a young age to ensure compliance, it responds best to positive motivation.
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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 Landseer is a wonderful breed with a friendly, loving nature and beautiful coat; it is popular wherever it goes. The Landseer was originally bred as a guard dog and companion.
- A very good companion
- An excellent watchdog and guard dog
- No trimming or stripping needed
- Loves to be in water
- Best suited to country life
- Needs regular grooming
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Can be prone to hip dysplasia