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.
Leonberger
Also known as Leo, Chien de Leonberg
Origin
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Leonberg, Baden-Württemberg
- Era
- mid-19th century (developed from 1846)
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 7–9 years
Size
- Height
- Male 71–80 cm · Female 65–75 cm
- Weight
- Male 54–77 kg · Female 45–61 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- long
- Colours
- lion-yellow, golden, red, reddish-brown, sandy, cream, black mask
Traits
- intelligent, friendly, gentle, vigilant, self-assured, playful