History he background of the Leonberger is a very clouded one, full of mysteries and turbulent tales. Many things have been written, sometimes accounts contradicted others, and little proof has been given for many of the stories. It was not until the early part of the 20th century that litters were registered and records were kept. The breed was officialy recognized by FCI in 1955.
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Standard At the end of the thirties, beginning of the forties of the 19th century, Heinrich Essig, town Councillor in Leonberg near Stuttgart, crossed a black and white Newfoundland bitch with a so-called “Barry” male from the monastery hospice Grand St.Bernhard. Later a Pyrenean Mountain Dog was added. This resulted in very large dogs with predominantly long, white coats. Essig’s aim was for a lion-like dog. The lion is the heraldic animal of the city of Leonberg.
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Temperament The Leonberger is a noble, powerfull yet gentle, dog. They are warm, big, soft, if necessary protective, companions, perfect for nestling into or clutching if you are a toddler.
Leonbergers are sometimes affectionately referred to as "lean-on-bergers" because of their tendency to lean against their loved ones.
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Leonbergers are sometimes affectionately referred to as "lean-on-bergers" because of their tendency to lean against their loved ones.
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Care Leonberger Care Requirements: Above all, Leonbergers need to be an integral part of their human's family "pack." They will happily adapt to a wide variety of living situations, ranging from apartments to estates, as long as they are loved and included in activities.
As puppies they require excellent training and consistent, frequent socialization activities. As adults they require frequent and consistent exercise.
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As puppies they require excellent training and consistent, frequent socialization activities. As adults they require frequent and consistent exercise.
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