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Leonberger

leonberger dog
Leonberger Dog
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Leonberger puppy
Leonberger Puppy
    height of a leonberger dog
group: molossoid
/working
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:  
ideal for: family, companion, watchdog, other pets, outdoors, cooler climates
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 11 yrs  
of interest: webbed feet
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: fci-(molossoid breeds mountain type), arba-(working dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group), saku, ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group), uk, ckc
rescues:    
     
leonberger dog
     
Leonberger puppy
Leonberger Puppy
 
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