Leonbergers - Family Pets
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Leonbergers are wonderful pets. They are said to make great family companions due to their outstanding temperament. The dogs are famous for their stability. A Leonberger will never start a fight with other pets. Instead, it will walk away. The breed is neither aggressive, nor timid. It enjoys human contact and loves to be a part of the family.
Personality qualities of the Leonberger have provided for much success of the breed. The dog is well known in European countries. The Leonberger is well established in France and Germany. However, the breed is little known in other countries. Though the Leonberger is not hard to own, the population of the breed is not great. However, it is establishing itself as a good companion dog. Hopefully, Leonbergers will acquire greater popularity soon.
Leonbergers - Recognition
Breeders and owners are encouraged to follow breeder guidelines and breed according to the FCI standard. The AKC does not recognize the breed. The official registry for the Leonberger is the LCA (Leonberger Club of America). In a recent poll, most Leonberger owners opposed strongly the idea of receiving AKC recognition for the breed.
Breed standard was developed in 1949. Since that time, the Leonberger has been improved. Namely, the population of the breed has been reestablished. Breeding after the World War II was very careful since there were a few dogs left. Happily, breeders have achieved success in saving the Leonberger. Today, Leonbergers are heading to worldwide recognition as one of the best family companions.
Leonbergers - Clubs Links
Leonbergers - Clubs Links - US
Northern California Leonberger Club - Club covers California from Bakersfield north. Provides event calendar, show results, photos, club contacts, breed, and membership information.
Leonbergers - Clubs Links - International
Club italiano del Leonberger - Official page for the Italian Leonberger Club. Contains breed information and pictures of champions. Also, links to breeders.
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Danish Leonberger Club - General information, results, a photo album, and links to kennels.
Deutscher Club fur Leonberger Hunde e. V. - Organization information and links to breeders. Germany.
Leonberger Club Belgium - Club information and breed standard.
Leonbergers in France - Breed standard and characteristics, club activities, and links.
Spanish Leonberger Club - Club information, breed characteristics, a photo album, and breeders.
Swiss Leonberger Club - Club information and a list of affiliated breeders.
Leonbergers - General Information Links
Arthur Muller's Leonberger Data Base - Database listing pedigrees, over 53,000 Leonberger dogs worldwide.
Breed Description - Breed description, origin, and main characteristics.
Daunbailoo - Hobby breeder in Italy with kennel history and information on puppies.
Independent Leo Gazette - Webzine offers history of the Leonberger in the Netherlands. Includes pictures, events, archives, and links.
International Leonberger Union - Association of breed clubs adhering to the FCI standard. Includes breed standard, characteristics, history, health, care, and club show results.
Irma's Leonbergers - Photographs, breed standard, postcards, and links.
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Kennel Vejuh - Pictures of the dogs and puppies, and kennel information. Denmark.
Leo World - An extensive resource for Leonberger enthusiasts. Leonberger clubs worldwide, an e-mail discussion list, general breed information, a photo gallery and personal stories.
Leonberger by Patty - Breed history, standard, photos, and links.
Leonberger FAQ - Characteristics, history, standard - answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Leonberger Pictures - Contains pictures of Leonbergers and breeders' contact information.
Leonberger Standard - FCI Breed Standard. Includes history and characteristics.
Leonbergers in Austria - Breed history, FAQ, advice on care, and pictures.
Leo's Arch Kennels - Breeder of the Leonberger with photos and contact information. Located in Canada.
