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    Leonberger – Top 10 Facts

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    Leonberger is a mix of the Newfoundland, longhaired Saint Bernard, and Great Pyrenees. Originally from Germany, this giant breed requires a commitment to training and a high tolerance for mischief and mess.

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    In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Leonbergers that you might not know.

    A Quick Overview:
    Group: Working Dogs
    Weight: 120 to 170 pounds
    Height: 25 to 31 inches tall at the shoulder
    Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years

    Leonberger’s high energy levels and intelligence make him a super competitor in agility and obedience trials, and he’s also found doing therapy visits and water rescue work. Leos like living in pride of their own kind, but they get along well with other animals, too, including cats and horses. Because of their great size, they should never be left alone with young children. This is a sensitive dog who dislikes family arguments. Keep your disagreements private or he may try to intervene.

    Leo loves being with his people and won’t be happy to spend all his time alone in the backyard. Expect to give him about an hour of exercise daily. Take Leo’s size into consideration before bringing one home; this breed needs a family with a yard and an SUV, not a studio apartment and a Miata. The coat sheds heavily twice a year and moderately the rest of the time. On the plus side, his deep bark and huge size are more than enough to put off any halfway intelligent intruder.

    This breed occurs with a generous double coat; the Leonberger is a large, muscular, and elegant dog with balanced body type, medium temperament, and dramatic presence. The head is adorned with a striking black mask and projects the breed’s distinct expression of intelligence, pride, and kindliness. Remaining true to their early roots as a capable family and working dog and search and rescue dog (particularly water), the surprisingly agile Leonberger is sound and coordinated, with both strengths in bearing and elegance in movement.

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    6. Short Sided on

      I love the clips, but I disagree with some of your points. Elegant, they are not (more like a bull in a China shop). My girl won't go for a walk more than 3 or 4 times a week, much more important to give them mental stimulation. Average lifespan is 8+ years but 12 is not uncommon

    7. A Todaso on

      Mine is 150lbs and 11 years old still doing great, short walks now though. Its the kind of dog that when it gets stuck it pushes the furniture out of the way instead of backing up, only knocked over 3 cups in 11 years though. Very smart, very stubborn, very loving, very hairy! Brush twice a week and vacuum every 3 days, the text book definition of a gentle giant.

    8. 5610winston on

      Leos are fine dogs, great family companions, but probably a little too big for my home situation.
      I have noticed that popularity as gauged by AKC registrations is usually within a point or so of my preferred breed, the Norwegian Elkhound, and if I had the space and the resources, I would look into having both breeds.
      I don't know how 'Dash would take it, though…

    10. Sydney Filer on

      My family has 3: 8.5y/o female, 5.5y/o male, 8.5m/o female. The ol' gal is very intelligent and has a versatile leo title, but she's a little too food motivated — if you have a treat in your hand, she will go through all the tricks she knows before you even ask her something lol. The male is a big goofball that moves at a speed of about 1 mph average. The puppy is EXTREMELY agile, too much so for her own safety. She'll nearly throw herself down a flight of stairs or jump up/down a 3' embankment without a second though. Gives my mom a heart attack everytime haha

    11. burningdiamond on

      #2 If you would describe a drunk rhino in a china-cupboard "graceful and elegant", sure… They have no cincept of their size and their happy wagging tails will bring down anything between floor and chest height.

      #5 Bullshit! A leo will do excelent in a studio apartment!
      They are rarely more than 5 feet away from their hooman(s). Like all responsibly kept dogs, they get their excercise on their daily walks (at least 4 of thrm for a healthy, adult dog, and lo less than 2 hours total per day), not in the back yard.

    12. Anna Kratochvílová on

      Have one for 10 years and he still acts like a puppy. However, we do shorter walks and not everyday (we have big backyard so he's fine with it). When he was around 7 years he started to be little… i wouldn't say depressed but he started being sad, so we procured a male cat to him and they're best friends now. He was very patient and is aware of his size, so he is very careful when it comes to smaller animals.
      Love him and can't imagine my life without him❤️

    13. Wekdal on

      It´s amazing how the english language is butchering the name Leonberger. It is pronounced more like Lee-on-bear-ger than Leonburger. The breed is not a sandwich.

      I enjoyed the clip though. Gave it it a thumbs up.

    14. Michel van der Linden on

      "my" Leonberger (my parents dog but hey, mine!) lived to be about 13,5 years old, and we only had to put him down because he couldnt walk properly anymore (and we lived on the 1st floor). I loved that dog more than I could ever put to words. He was gentle, goofy, and sassy too (he had a lot of "back talk"). And clumsy.. oh god was he clumsy and often forgetting how big he was. The rare times he was allowed on the couch, he'd make SURE to lay largely on the person sitting or laying on the couch and give all the hugs. And rarely have I ever seen a breed of dogs be as social as this one. Every dog was his friend, every stranger was his friend. Guinea pigs in cages, rabbits, cats, you name it; he loved it.

      When the time is there and it's possible, I would most definitely take this breed again. Anyday.

    23. Popeye on

      you are a liar!
      The Leonberger is the top giant size dog with the best health compared to all others.
      11 years life expectancy and not 7 !!!!!

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