Leonberger
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Leonberger can best be described as a giant dog that looks like a lion but has the gentle temperament of a lap dog.
Do not be mistaken thinking that these large animals will lie around all day resting their bodies. Leonbergers are actually quite active and enjoy the great outdoors. They will thrive with families that are energetic outdoors and have lots of room in their home for them to rumble around in.
Most Leonbergers are not aware of their size, especially when they try to find their way onto your lap for some cuddles or crawl into your bed to snuggle up with you. This breed loves attention and affection and makes a great family dog - if you can afford the daily feeds of this giant that can weight up to 68kg.
Leonbergers adore people, are friendly and easy to train. They want to please both humans and other dogs. You will hardly find a hostile Leonberger, as love is their answer for everything.
Leonbergers’ coats are beautiful but require attention. Daily brushing is recommended during shedding time or you will find a carpet of dog hair in your home.
| Weight: | 48-75 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 8-9 years |
| Coat: | Long |
| Grooming intensity: | Medium |
| Monthly cost (food): | very high |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Leonberger from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Leonberger to adopt:
To help your rescued Leonberger to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Leonberger from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
