The Leonberger is a rather
large, muscular yet graceful dog. If not for their black faces they would resemble
a lion, which is what the original creator of the breed intended. Also called
“the gentle lion dog,” the mane on the Leonberger is fully matured around the
age of 3. They have a thick coat of medium length fur, and come in colors golden
to red-brown, with a black mask. They are furry-looking dogs, making a cuddly
companion. Leonbergers have always been bred as companions, making their personality
very good as well. They are very intelligent and highly trainable and they absolutely
adore children. They can sit and watch a play pen for hours, and love to swim
in anything. They also have webbed feet from the Newfoundland, which makes them
excellent swimmers. Some have been known to blow bubbles in their water bowls!
Sophisticated on the outside and fun-loving on the inside, the Leonberger is
an all-around attractive breed.
