| The Leonberger is a very large breed of dog. The breed's name
derives from the city of
Leonberg
in south-west Germany. According to legend, the Leonberger was ostensibly
bred as a 'symbolic dog' that would mimic the lion in the town crest.
Leonbergers have
Newfoundland,
Great Pyrenees and
Saint Bernard as foundation stock and it is not surprising that they
excel in cart work and water work. For a big dog, the Leonberger is very
agile and capable of tremendous feats of athleticism for his size. He is
called a gentle giant but in truth this is the characteristic of a mature
dog of three years or more, younger specimens can be willful and
rambunctious.
A Leonberger is a family dog, the desire to be with his pack is far more
important than a large yard, he can adapt to modest living quarters if he
is given time with his people, a daily walk and regular training time.
Leonbergers are good with children and other dogs.
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