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Leonberger

 

The Leonberger is a large, strong, muscular yet elegant dog. He is distinguished by his balanced build and confident calmness, yet with quite lively temperament. Males, in particular, are powerful and strong. As a family dog, the Leonberger is an agreeable partner for present day dwelling and living conditions, who can be taken anywhere without difficulty and is distinguished by his marked friendliness towards children. As a companion, he is agreeable, obedient and fearless in all situations of life.

Also known in the past as the Leonberg Dog, the breed is named after the south-western German town of Leonberg, where it was employed as a guard dog. In Holland and Belgium it was also used as a draught and livestock guard dog.LeonbergerNoble and powerful, the Leonberger is calm, steady and more athletic than most giant breeds. He enjoys productive outlets for his high energy, such as swimming, tracking, cart and weight pulling. Protective instincts develop at maturity (three to four years) when he becomes more discriminating with strangers, but he is never aggressive. Obedience training should start at three months; heelings is a must as this powerful dog can literally pull you off your feet. His determination to jump into your face can be disconcerting. In the first two years of his life, your Leo will try to be the leader of the pack and present a considerable challenge to his trainer. You are strongly advised to establish leadership and provide consistent training.

Photo courtesy of  Le Club Français du Léonberg

Adapted from:
1. FCI-Standard # FCI-Standard # 266/09.08.1999/GB

 


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