 
Leonberger
Leonberger Dog
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group: molossoid
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height: 25.5-32"/
64.8-81.3 cm |
| types: |
weight: 75-110
lbs / 34-49.89 kg |
| colors: |
yellow-gold,
red-brown/lion-yellow, red, reddish brown, sandy (pale
yellow, cream) with black mask and black tips. lack of
a black mask is not preferred |
| physical traits: |
large, majestic, imposing,
muscular |
| hair type: |
wavy, soft to firm, medium
length, close fitting, with thick wooly undercoat, weatherproof |
personality/
temperament: |
gentle, friendly, good natured,
equable, affectionate, lively, devoted, faithful kind, peaceful,
loyal, easy going, faithful, intelligent, clever, self confident,
quick learner, loves water, fearless. some can be shy, aggressive |
maintenance/
special needs:
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brush regularly, easy to train,
exercise |
| nickname: |
Leonberg Dog, 'Gentle Lion' |
| origination: |
Germany from the Newfoundland,
St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees |
| bred for: |
companion/farm dog, watchdog,
draft dog, mountain dog |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
family, companion, watchdog,
other pets, outdoors, cooler climates |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
11 yrs |
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| of interest: |
webbed feet |
| kennel clubs: |
fci-(molossoid breeds mountain
type), arba-(working dog group), ukc-(guarding
dog group), saku, ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group), uk, ckc |
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