Leonberger

Calm with the family, great in house defense due to his attention

  • Carattere
    70%
  • Energie a disposizione
    70%
  • Cura del pelo
    30%
  • Rapporto con i bambini
    60%
  • Problemi con altri animali
    20%

GRUPPO ENCI

Group 1

TAGLIA

Extra Large

ASPETTATIVA DI VITA

8-10 years

At the end of the thirties, beginning of the forties of the 19th century, Heinrich Essig, town Councilor 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.The first dogs really called “Leonbergers” were born in 1846. They combined the excellent qualities of the breeds from which they stemmed. Only a short time later, many of these dogs were sold as status symbols from Leonberg all over the world.At the end of the 19th century, the Leonberger was kept in Baden-Württemberg as the preferred farm dog. His watch and draft abilities were much praised. In both World Wars and the needy post war times, the numbers of breeding stock reduced dramatically.Today the Leonberger is an excellent family dog ​​which fulfills all the demands of modern life.
The Leonberger is a pleasant friend that can go everywhere with no difficulties, characterized by a huge love for kids.He is not aggressive nor shy.Balanced in is temper, always sure but never aggressive.He requires his human friend presence, as he suffers from loneliness.Good ability to learn.
GENERAL APPEARANCE According to his original purpose, the Leonberger is a large, strong, muscular yet elegant dog. He is distinguished by his balanced build and confident calmness, yet with quite lively temperament. Males, in particular, are powerful and strong.IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS Height at the withers to length of body: 9 to 10.The depth of chest is nearly 50% of the height at withers.BEHAVIOUR - TEMPERAMENT As a family dog, the Leonberger is an agreeable partner for present day dwelling and living conditions, who can be taken anywhere without difficulty and is distinguished by his marked riendliness towards children. He is neither shy, nor aggressive. As a companion, he is agreeable, obedient, and fearless in all situations of life.The following are particular requirements of steady temperament:• Self-assurance and superior composure. • Medium temperament (including playfulness). • Willing to be submissive. • Good capacity for learning and remembering. • Insensitive to noise
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  • Head - cranial region

  • Head - facial region

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  • Body

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Leonberger

Meek in the family, excellent for the guard due to his attention span

  • Carattere
    70%
  • Energie a disposizione
    70%
  • Cura del pelo
    30%
  • Rapporto con i bambini
    60%
  • Problemi con altri animali
    20%

GRUPPO ENCI

Gruppo 1

TAGLIA

Gigante

ASPETTATIVA DI VITA

8-10 anni

In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Heinrich Essig, a city councilor in Leonberger, near Stuttgart, crossed a black and white female Newfoundland with a male named "Barry" who came from the hospice. monastery of the Great Saint Bernard. A Pyrenean Mountain Dog was later added. The result was very large dogs, preferably with long, white fur.Essig's aim was to create a lion-looking dog, as the lion was the animal that appeared on Leonberger's city coat of arms.The first dogs truly worthy of bearing the name "Leonberger Dogs" were born in 1846. They embodied the excellent qualities of the breeds from which they descended.Only a short time later, given their character as a "symbol", a good number of these dogs were exported by Leonberger and spread all over the world.At the end of the 19th century, in Bad-Würtemberg, the Leonberger Dog was preferably used as a farm dog; his qualities as a guard and draft dog were highly valued.Today, the “Leonberger Dog” is an excellent family dog ​​that perfectly meets all the demands of modern life.
The Leonberger Dog is a pleasant companion that can be taken anywhere without difficulty, and who is distinguished by his marked love for children.It is neither fearful nor aggressive.As an escort dog he is a pleasant, docile and fearless companion in all situations of practical life.The balanced temperament that distinguishes him is phenomenal; it is safe and never aggressive.He needs the company of his master, and suffers a lot from loneliness.Good ability to learn.
GENERAL APPEARANCE According to its intended use, the Leonberger is a large powerful and very muscular dog, which however remains elegant. It stands out for the balance of its proportions and for the mastery of its own temperament, however very lively. Males are imposing and strong in a special way. IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS The ratio between the height at the withers and the length of the trunk is 9 to 10.The height of the chest corresponds to about 50% of the height at the withers. BEHAVIOR - TEMPERAMENT As a family dog, in the current conditions of life and environment, the Leonberger Dog is a pleasant companion that can be taken anywhere without difficulty, and which stands out for its marked love for children. It is neither fearful nor aggressive. As an escort dog he is a pleasant, docile and fearless companion in all situations of practical life. The qualities required for a balanced temperament are the following: • Confidence and impeccable coolness • Average temperament (also in what regards the instinct to play) • Willingness to submit • Good ability to learn and remember • Indifference towards noise.
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  • Testa - regione del muso

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