Leonberger
Leonberger Dog
Leonberger Puppy |
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group: working/ 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: |
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: |
arba-(working dog group),
fci-(molossoid breeds mountain type), ukc-(guarding dog group),
saku, ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group), uk, ckc |
rescues: |
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Leonberger Puppy
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