🐕 Leonberger (or Leonberg Dog)
The Leonberger is a majestic large dog breed, resulting from a cross between a Saint Bernard and a Newfoundland, with an additional touch of the Pyrenean Mountain Dog. Created to resemble a lion, it has an impressive build and great nobility, making it a popular guard and companion dog.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Name: Leonberger (Leonberg Dog)
- Origin: Germany
- Type: Large dog, guard and companion dog
- Hypoallergenic? No ❌
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 60-80 kg
- Female: 55-70 kg
- Height:
- Male: 72-80 cm
- Female: 65-72 cm
- Life expectancy: 8-12 years
- Exercise needs: 1 to 1.5 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (not recommended due to its large size)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Independent: ⭐☆☆☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (very good with children, watch out for its size!)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (generally good, but can be dominant with other animals)
- Strangers: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (reserved and protective towards strangers)
- Apartment living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (not suitable due to its large size)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Care frequency:
- Grooming: The Leonberger has a dense, long coat that requires regular brushing to avoid tangles and maintain good hygiene. Special attention is needed during shedding periods.
- Hygiene: In addition to grooming, ears should be checked, nails trimmed, and dental health maintained.
- Exercise: This large dog needs exercise to stay healthy, although it is not as energetic as some other breeds.
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1200-1400 €
- Coût annuel moyen (vétérinaire, accessoires, alimentation) :
🏡 Important note
The Leonberger is a gentle and affectionate dog, ideal for families, especially with children. However, its large size and exercise needs make it better suited for a home with a large garden. It is not recommended for apartment living, as it requires a lot of space to move around. Additionally, its maintenance requires some attention, particularly for its long coat. The Leonberger is a breed that, although imposing, is known for its calm nature and love of family companionship. 🏡🐕
