Leonberger Dog
INTRODUCTION
Leonberger Dogs are Friendly, Gentle, and Playful dogs they are from Working groups. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 95. They are from the working groups so they were bred to work on farms all day also they need regular grooming because they shed a lot. These dogs are great as watchdogs and are very friendly to their human family. Leonberger Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Fearless, Obedient, Loyal, Loving, Companionable, Adaptable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Miscellaneous Class. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : Germany
STATUS / POPULATION : LEAST CONCERN (IUCN) Low-risk category that includes Widespread and common Species / Current global population of ~ 30,000 dogs
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Leonbergers give you a true understanding of the word, “majesty.” The breed is the Mount Everest of the dog world, evoking awe and wonder just by standing still
2- Leonbergers give you an appreciation for the remarkable diversity of the canine family
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Leonberger Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Mahogany, Sandy, Red, Yellow
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COAT TYPE
Double Coat
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LIFE SPAN
8 - 9 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 102 - 122cm (40 - 48in)
Height: 81 - 94cm (32 - 37in) -
TAIL
The Leonberger has a furry tail that hangs straight down when relaxed, rising no higher than the dog's spine when alert
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WEIGHT
Female: 41 - 59 kg
Male: 48 - 75 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About 6 to 14 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Newfoundland
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1846
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ORIGIN
Germany
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Leonbergers are very intelligent and trainable, but they can be stubborn. They are not known to aggressive with people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
