| Leonberger Puppies for Sale
Leonberger Dog Breeders
Leonberger Breed Clubs
Names for Leonbergers
Leonberger Breed Standards
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Breed
Description |
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Height: The Leonberger male
is 29-31 inches tall; females 27-29 inches tall. |
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Weight: The Leonberger male
weighs from 130-170 lbs.; females 100-130 lbs. |
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Colors: The
Leonberger has a black mask and it's coat is tawny to reddish brown in
color. |
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General Appearance: The
Leonberger is a very large majestic dog with a black mask. Males being
larger than females. The mask should not extend over the eyebrows; it can be
up to the eyes or above the eyes but never the whole head. The Leonberger's
nose and lips are black in color. Their skull is domed and their eyes have a
gentle expression to them. They have a rough waterproof coat with a mane
that can take up to 4 years to develop. This dog's tail is bushy and set low
at the hocks. Their feet have black pads with webbing to aid in swimming. |
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Temperament: The
Leonberger is very affectionate with a stable temperament. Their gentle eyes
convey their love for everyone. Extremely intelligent and loyal, these dogs
have the ability to be loving and kind to even the worst of children. In
most cases, this dog will walk away from a child that is annoying it. The
Leonberger gets along with other animals as well. |
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Care: The Leonberger
requires weekly brushing. Bathe this dog only when necessary to avoid drying
the dog's skin. The Leonberger is a seasonal shedder that sheds heavily,
during this time it may need to be brushed daily. |
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Training: The Leonberger
requires training with patience. |
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Activity: The Leonberger
does not need a lot of exercise. If used for pulling or hiking, it is
recommended that you wait until the dog is at least 18 months of age. |
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Life Span: The
Leonberger lives about 8-9 years. |
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Litter Size: -- |
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Country of Origin:
The Leonberger originated in Germany. |
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Brief History: The
Leonberger has been in existence since 1846, where it came from crossing the
Landseer Newfoundland, St. Bernard, and Great Pyrenees. Named after the
small town of Leonberg, Germany, the Leonberger's origin is credited to the
mayor of the town, Herr Heinrich Essig, who lived from 1808 to 1889. Herr
Hessig was an avid animal lover who had a particular fondness for very large
dogs. It was his goal to breed a dog that resembled the lion that graced the
town's crest. |
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Registries: FCI, KCGB, NKC,
NZKC, ANCK CKC, CKC, UKC |