Leonberg
Country: Allemagne Life expectancy: 12 years old Height: between 65 to 75 cm females / 72 to 80 cm males Weight: between 60 and 80 kg females / males
History, origin & features
Of German origin, the Leonberger owes its creation to Heinrich Essig. In the 19th century, he crossed a Newfoundland, a Saint Bernard and a mountain dog from the Pyrenees to obtain a long-haired, light-coloured specimen whose physique was reminiscent of that of the lion, the emblem of the town of Leonberg. Leonbergers are naturally quite ‘clingy’, so they need to be an integral part of family life. Affectionate and protective, Leonbergers are great pets that also love children. Very balanced and stable, they are obedient, stoic and cool-headed.
They need to be taken for long walks every day to expend all their energy, and their imposing stature means they need to be very active. The Leonberger is without doubt one of the most massive breeds of dog: powerful and strong, these molosses are characterised by their imposing size and long, abundant mane-like coat.
Its coat is characterised by numerous variations in shades ranging from light, almost sandy fawn to charcoal fawn. It wears a black mask and has a long, strong muzzle.