Leonberger
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 25.5-29.5 in, Males 28-31.5 in
Weight
Females 90-140 lbs, Males 110-170 lbs
Life Expectancy
8-9 yrs
History
The Leonberger originated in Leonberg, Germany during the 19th century. Heinrich Essig was a politician and entrepreneur who wanted to breed a dog that was fit for European royalty. Essig bred Saint Bernards with Newfoundlands and other large breeds to achieve his goal. He succeeded; Napoleon III, Tsar Alexander II, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, Otto Von Bismarck, Umberto I of Italy, and the Prince of Wales all took a liking to Leonbergers. Since their origin, Leonbergers have been employed as farm and pasture workers and as ammunition cart-pullers during both World Wars.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Leonbergers share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Common Traits
Very loving, friendly, playful, and sometimes mischievous
Can be a bit messy due to heavy shedding
Have a strong protective instinct and are self-disciplined with it as long as they're properly socialized and trained
Will take off after any small animal if not leashed
Sensitive and in-tune to emotions of family members- they have even been known to try to break up family arguments
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