Leonberger
Also called Chien de Leonberg and Leo
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
The Leonberger is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for working on farms. They are intelligent, gentle, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.
- Weight
- 99–170 lb (45–77 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 26–31 in (65–80 cm)
- Life span
- 7–9 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long, Double
- Origin
- Leonberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (mid-19th century (developed from 1846))
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds heavily
- Drooling: Drools sometimes
Temperament
Friendly
Gentle
Intelligent
Playful
Self-assured
Vigilant
Coat colours
Black mask, cream, golden, lion-yellow, red, reddish-brown and sandy
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 119–170 lb (54–77 kg) | 99–134 lb (45–61 kg) |
| Height | 28–31 in (71–80 cm) | 26–30 in (65–75 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Leonberger
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Breeds of a similar size
All giant breeds
Sources
- Breed Standard - Leonberger Club of America (opens in a new tab)
- Leonberger - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Leonberger Dog Breed Information - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Leonberger Dog Breed and Characteristics - ShowSight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
- Leonberger Lifespan: Leonberger Dog Health and Longevity Guide (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).