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Leonbergers
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Leonberger FAQ
What is a Leonberger?
A Leonberger is a breed of dog. They are not very popular
(giant, hairy, love mud, can be quite active, eat a lot).
Where did the breed originate?
Leonberg, Germany
Leonbergers are a general working breed, suited
to a variety of tasks. In the United States there are Leos who
are Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Agility Dogs, Obedience Dogs,
Water Rescue Dogs, Carting Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Tracking
Dogs, and more.
No, and there are no plans for the Leonberger
to become AKC recognized. In fact, in a recent poll of the members
of the LCA, the overwhelming majority voted to oppose any affiliation
with the AKC. Leonbergers in the United States are registered
by the Leonberger
Club of America (LCA).
This depends on the dog. Fergus currently eats
3-4 cups of kibble per day. Milo eats 6-9 cups of kibble per
day.
YES! Leo folks send hair to help protect sea turtle nests.
Leo folks spin Leo fur and make sweaters. Leo folks have held
discussions on whether or not Leo fur makes good mulch.
No. BUT they will spit water.
Can you put a saddle on them and ride
them?
No. Dogs are not horses and due to differences
in their structure (dogs have a more flexible backbone, horses
have a more rigid backbone), dogs cannot hold as much on their
backs as horses can hold. A dog should not carry more than one
third of his body weight on his back. You can, however, teach
a Leo to pull a cart and with training, conditioning and proper
equiptment, a Leo can pull you around.
Was that dog in the show Empty Nest
a Leonberger?
No. Dreyfuss was a St. Bernard/Golden Retriever
mix.
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