The giant dog breed leonberger is a mix of newfoundland, great pyrenees, and saint bernard. Stud males national association of leonberger breeders. Nov 06, 2017 the leonberger breed was developed in the mid 19th century by a german man by the name of heinrich essig. If you are looking for information on the leonberger breed or on adopting a leonberger, this is the place to start. Applying these measures will mean that every possible step has been taken to produce healthy, sound dogs that will be a credit to the breed. This special rarebreed edition on the leonberger is the most comprehensive new owners guide available on the lion of the dog world. Advertise, sell, buy and rehome leonberger dogs and puppies with pets4homes. Leonberger puppies for sale from reputable dog breeders. Leonberger dog breed facts and personality traits hills pet. The leonberger is a large, muscular working dog, well suited for the original purpose of family dog, farm dog, and draft dog. Leonbergers are large, leonbergers cost money to take care of. For dogs registered at the kc without an affix, look under others no affix. When choosing a stud, make sure that he has not been used too often and will not be used too often in the future, overuse of studs is disastrous for the breed, because too many dogs will be related in the next generation, which makes it difficult to avoid. Our leonberger puppy boris playing with his sister at 12 weeks vs.
Bruin will be available at stud to a handful of carefully selected bitches. The leonberger is a giant breed of dog that is a bundle of energy and craves being close to his family. We are happy to provide you with this list of malcofva member breeders. The breed is distinguished by its black mask, substantial bone, balanced build, and double coat. Instead, this book provides an in depth examination of the breed. Wishing to produce a dog resembling the lion on the imperial coat of arms of the town hall of leonberger, germany, alderman heinrich essig crossed the landseer, newfoundland, st. Its purpose is to increase the level of knowledge and respect for one of the greatest and most beautiful dog breeds. Click on an affix to see all dogs registered at the kennel club from that kennel.
We are striving to maintain the old world leonberger type with an emphasis on excellent health and sound temperament. Bernard and pyrenean mountain dog to create this distinguished breed. The leonberger, a giant molosser breed dog that was initially developed in germany by heinrich essig, is also known as the gentle lion. These cuddly dogs were bred to resemble lions, but they really look more like teddy bears. What he created was a large dog with a tawny yellow coat and black points on the muzzle and ears.
Breeders stud owners every breeder is different and every leonberger puppy is unique. Your puppy will require excellent nutrition in order to grow healthy and strong. The breeds name derives from the city of leonberg in southwest germany. Best breed book, 2017 dog writers association of america writing contest caroline blissisberg has spent countless hours researching, interviewing and documenting to produce what is by far the most comprehensive collection of leonberger facts and history every assembled.
Lionscourt family tree lionscourt queen kapiolani lani born 161119. All of our leonbergers live with us and puppies are raised underfoot in our home. Leonberger information among its many talents, the leonberger is a child loving and very friendly family breed. Leonberger housetraining, obedience training, agility training, behavioral training, tricks and more.
A foremost european leonberger breeder and judge, guido perosino, has published a new edition of the leonberger, a book about the leonberger dog. Official standard of the leonberger general appearance. Leonbergers are not aggressive and perform well as multipurpose farm working dogs. Please remember that it is the stud dog owners responsibility to keep eye certificates uptodate and notify and provide the secretary with copies of new certificates when they have been reissued. The leonberger entered the akc working group in july of 2010. Through the use of interactive digital tools, illustrative photos and drawings, and the akc standard, students can advance their. Leonbergers are not aggressive and perform well as multipurpose farm.
It is a celebration of the breed and should become a wellthumbed part of any leonberger owners collection. Photos, pedigrees, show results and other information about our leonbergers. Lyndordream is a small hobby breeder of the magnificent leonberger. To use this stud book, choose an affix from the affix page, click on this and you will then move to all dogs with that affix. The leonberger inquirer, linq an informational database for the leonberger club of america member stud dogs.
The leonberger club, nz has put together this comprehensive list of standards for all club affiliated breeders to ensure good breeding practice is followed. Leonberger standard class is an introductory course designed to educate the novice or advanced student in the appreciation and understanding of the intrinsic qualities, type and structure of the leonberger. With great affection for this imposing but affable breed, blissisberg explains how the leonberger managed continue. Their size, tawny coloration, and the ruff around the neck of the males make them appear decidedly leonine, but they have an intuitive and easy going nature that gives them the gentle part of the gentle lion and helps to make these dogs great therapy dogs. The breed is strong and powerful, with medium to heavy build, slightly longer than tall. In 1840 there was 1 leonberger family living in illinois. Essig was both a businessman and a politician in the town of leonberg in the southern part. You find knickerbockers in the middle of sweden, just between gothenburg and stockholm. Seminars and workshops covering various, specific topics related to the breed will be presented at national and regional specia.
Ask to see a pedigree before making any decision and ensure you receive it when you collect your puppy. Adult males are particularly powerful and strong and carry a lionlike mane on the neck and chest. The leonberger emerged from the enthusiasms and exploits of heinrich essig 18091889, a successful politician with a genius for marketing and public relations. Characterized by a large, muscular structure, the leonberger dog possesses a domed skull with a deep, rectangular shaped head, and a distinct black mask that extends to the eyebrows. Todays leonberger is best described as a family companion who is willing to take over the task of companionship and almost anything else their pack leaders can come with. General appearance the leonberger is a large, imposing, strong, muscular, elegant dog of good proportions and balance with a weatherproof coat.
We breed occasionally and only with much thought and research into each and every litter. The leonberger is one of the oldest breeds originating in germany. Leonberger dog breed information the dogs champion. The most leonberger families were found in the usa in 1920.
The lca, founded in 1985, is the oldest and largest leonberger breed club in the united states. Leonberger dog info, puppies, temperament, care, training. Bergleerson blackhawk simba kennel club assured breeder scheme member. The leonberger is classified by the fci in the molossians, type mountain dog group 2, section 2. The quick litter link section shows all litters by either sire stud dog or dam brood bitch in alphabetical order. Leonberger information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. The leonberger is a very large, strong dog, substantial yet elegant. Everything to know about the leonberger dog breed k9 web. It is a large, long haired breed that was always meant to be foremost a companion and watch dog. Find leonberger dogs and puppies for stud in the uk near me.
As the saying goes one leo isn,t enough and true to the saying i am now the proud owner of four leos. Leonbergers in the czech republic the leonberger club was established in 1988 and became a member of cmku and fci at the same time. Great dogs, great people, is the official quarterly publication of the leonberger club of america. Leonbergers are large, leonbergers cost money to take care of, leonbergers can be very messy, leonbergers need training, leonbergers need excercise, leonbergers need lots of time. Leonberger dog breed facts and personality traits hill. Stud book number section lists all dogs who have achieved this, together with the number of challenge certificates and reserve challenge certificates each dog has won. If certificates are not received and kept uptodate stud dog details will be removed from this above list until such time as a new certificate is. Lca member breeders have agreed to follow our member practices which include standards for health and ethics. Eventually, thanks to essigs vision, the leonbergers would end up in royal castle throughout the world, making them very popular and indemand. Leonberger dogs and puppies for stud in the uk pets4homes. Official standard of the leonberger american kennel club.
The correct way to feed your puppy is for the ages of eight to twelve weeks of age, your leonberger puppy will need 4 meals every 24 hours. The book arrived in the condition described by the seller howeveri paid a lot of money for this book because its hard to get hold of so it might have been wise for the seller to remove the large sticker on the front cover showing that they got the book from a thrift shop and also showing the price they paid which was very little in comparison. Well find out about this huge, gentle critter males can weigh around 170 pounds and his farm family. The leonberger is a loving, steadfast dog who thrives on being made an integral part of the family. Breeder of top leonberger annual ch in 20 and 2016 ch and int, uk ch leokings lionheart at hillhaven.
Since leonberger is a dimorphic dog breed, with either an elegant. Leonberger clubof gb, all about leonbergers, club events, judges, shows, working your leonberger, puppies, studs, rescue, welfare and health. Alfross house is set in 30 acres of prime derbyshire farm land. Here are reasons why you might not want to buy a leonberger.
L eonberger club of america welcomes you to leonberger u, created for the continuing education and enrichment of those desiring to learn more about our wonderful breed. Leonberger club of great britain, health subcommittee chair. The leonberger appeared in leonberg, germany in 1846. This was about 50% of all the recorded leonbergers in the usa. The leonberger was recognized by the united kennel club in march 1991. It includes a complete history of the earliest years of the breed as well as articles about recent showing and working characteristics of the breed in the united states. If you have any stud male accredited by our association, and you would like to introduce him on our website, then please send the filled out stud male registration form with some photos max. During world war i, the breed nearly became extinct. Leokings leonbergers have been awarded the title of top leonberger breeder 20, 2014, 2015 and 2016 breeders of champions both in ireland and abroad and our stud boys have also sired champions in ireland and overseas.
The leonberger family name was found in the usa, and canada between 1840 and 1920. Leonberger the sociable, steady leonberger has a life expectancy of 8 to 9 years. Leonbergers can come in different colors and build but all should have black masks and have a strong body that is still elegant and neither massive nor plump. Photos, pedigrees, kennels, show results and other information about leonbergers. All dogs are kept as family dogs and breeding dogs are free in hips, elbows and eyes and other tests swedish kennel club and leonberger club require for breeding. They also make fine therapy dogs, though quite large with lionlike appearance. According to legend, the leonberger was ostensibly bred as a symbolic dog that would mimic the lion in the town crest. A complete overview of the creation of the leonberger, its initial flourish, but also its abuse, followed by worldwide expansion.
Pictures and drawings will be used to illustrate the breeds type, morphology and character. An official publication of the leonberger club of america. When the leonberger father died in 1889, he left the breed without a standard. Please remember that when purchasing a puppy, the contract is between you and the breeder. Click on this link to visit the leonberger stud book, for pedigrees and health information. Leonberger trailer documentary animal breed non a caso viene definito il gigante buono. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of leonberger families in 1840. Because some countries do not have open studbooks, only owners or. Like most breeds, the origin mythology is poorly documented and stud books were not kept in earnest on the breed for several decades after its establishment.
A relative newcomer to the american kennel club, the leonberger has been a european favorite for years, revered for his impressive size over 30 inches at the shoulder, his long mane of a coat, and his tawny, golden coat. After researching the breed for 18 months i finally brought home my first leo from leonmoor. The leonberger is a large, sociable working dog, muscular yet elegant, with a proud head carriage. Dont buy a leonberger ifyou dont want to share your home not just your yard with your dog.
The lca has developed a custom presentation to train akc judges in the how to properly judge our breed. Despite the mythology and oftenrecited, rosecolored version of the origins of the leonberger, the early history of the breed is actually quite clouded and tumultuou s. It includes a complete history of the earliest years of the breed as well as articles about recent showing and working characteristics of. A comprehensive guide to the lion king of breeds blissisberg, caroline on. If you are looking to get a leonberger puppy, here are 7 special tips for raising a leonberger puppy. In america, because the leonberger club of america maintains the stud book and issues all legitimate registrations, no americanborn dog can be registered with the lca unless the very strict breeding regulations have been followed for both the sire and the dam of the litter. Fetching a ball or frisbee, however, is not a natural activity for this breed. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. As a german breed, the leonberger was severely affected by both world wars. Leonberger training guide leonberger training book features.
Jun 09, 2014 this feature is not available right now. Origin the leonberger was developed in leonberg, germany, by a businessman named heinrich essig in the early half of the 19th century. The leonberger enjoys swimming, tracking, agility, therapy work, pulling a cart or sled, and weight pulling all productive outlets for his energy. The leonberger is a lushcoated giant of german origin. Males in particular carry a lionlike mane on the neck and chest, and both males and females have a. Most national leonberger clubs keep a list of approved stud dogs. Bavaruki dream of glory for wolfen wolfen spalding lincolnshire health tested. If you would like your stud dog added to the register please contact the lcgb club secretary and provide the necessary hip, elbow, eye and lpn1 gene test paperwork. Originally, the leonberger was an attempt by herr heinrich essig to create a dog that looked like a lion, part of the crest of leonberg. The breeders on this list have agreed to abide by the lca member practices, however the leonberger club of america does not warrant, explicit or implied, the quality of the puppies in the matings and litters listed.
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