Leonberger

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Summary

  • The Leonberger is a large, powerful, and gentle breed originating from Germany, known for its calm and affectionate temperament. They require regular grooming due to their heavy shedding and moderate exercise to stay healthy.

Origin and Purpose

  • Germany
  • Companion and family dog, farm dog, drafting dog

Appearance

Dimensions

GenderHeightWeight
Female25.5-29.5 inches (65-75 cm)90-140 pounds (41-64 kg)
Male28-31.5 inches (71-80 cm)110-170 pounds (50-77 kg)

Coat

AttributeNotes
Color
  • Lion-yellow
  • red
  • red-brown
  • sandy
  • all combinations thereof, always with a black mask
Type
  • Medium to Long
  • Double coat
Length
  • Medium to long

Care

AttributeNotes
Shedding
  • Heavy
Grooming
  • Regular brushing
Drooling
  • Moderate

Body

AttributeNotes
Head
  • Strong
  • Rectangular
Skull
  • Moderately arched
  • strong
  • not too heavy
Ears
  • Medium-sized
  • Triangular
  • Fleshy
  • Drooping
  • Close to head
Eyes
  • Medium-sized
  • Oval
  • Dark Brown
Nose
  • Black
Muzzle
  • Rather long
  • not pointed
Teeth
  • Scissor bite
Neck
  • Muscular
  • Slightly arched
Forequarters
  • Muscular
  • Strong
Fore Legs
  • Straight
  • Strong
Hindquarters
  • Muscular
  • Well-angulated
Hind Legs
  • Straight
  • Strong
Feet
  • Large
  • Round
  • Well-arched
  • Black pads
Tail
  • Bushy
  • Carried straight or slightly sabre-like
Gait
  • Ground covering
  • Balanced

Temperament

  • Intelligent
  • Friendly
  • Gentle
  • Calm
  • Affectionate
  • Confident
  • Fearless

Social

AttributeNotes
Affectionate with Family
  • Very Affectionate
Good with Children
  • Excellent
Good with Dogs
  • Good with proper socialization
Good with Cats
  • Good with proper socialization
Openness to Strangers
  • Reserved but not aggressive
Playfulness Level
  • Moderate
Protective Nature
  • Protective of family
Adaptability Level
  • Adaptable to different living situations with proper exercise

Working Roles

  • Drafting
  • Water rescue
  • Farm dog

Exercise Needs

  • Moderate
  • Daily exercise required

Health

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Elbow dysplasia
  • Bloat
  • Entropion
  • Ectropion
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Polyneuropathy

Additional Notes

  • Needs early socialization and training
  • Not suitable for apartment life
  • Can be sensitive
  • Prone to heatstroke

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