Leonberger
- Height 71–80 cm 65–75 cm
- Weight 54–77 kg 45–61 kg
- Life span 7–9 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Leonberger is in the AKC's Working Group. It comes from Germany, Leonberg, Baden-Württemberg (mid-19th century (developed from 1846)). Males weigh 54–77 kg and females 45–61 kg. It stands 65–80 cm tall. It typically lives 7–9 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
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.
- Group
- Working Group
- Origin
- Germany, Leonberg, Baden-Württemberg (mid-19th century (developed from 1846))
- Coat
- long double · lion-yellow, golden, red, reddish-brown, sandy, cream, and black mask
- Also known as
- Leo and Chien de Leonberg
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
0780919e-5b5d-4883-9c09-c6d150e224ce
Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Leonberger. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from leonbergerclubofamerica.com en.wikipedia.org akc.org showsightmagazine.com pets4homes.co.uk
Leonberger FAQ
- How long does a Leonberger live?
- The Leonberger has a life span of 7–9 years.
- How big does a Leonberger get?
- Males weigh 54–77 kg and females 45–61 kg. Height ranges from 65–80 cm.
- Is the Leonberger hypoallergenic?
- No, the Leonberger is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Leonberger in?
- The Leonberger is in the AKC's Working Group.
More from the Working Group
-
Akita
10
-
Alaskan Malamute
9
-
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
9
-
Bernese Mountain Dog
10
-
Black Russian Terrier
9
-
Boerboel
10
-
Boxer
9
-
Bullmastiff
10
Similar in size
-
Irish Wolfhound
7
-
Tosa
9
-
Broholmer
8
-
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
8
-
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
8
-
Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
8
This page, as API data
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See it in the reference.
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