The Leonberger: Large Lion Dog

The Leonberger is a breed that comes from the town of Leonberg, near the foot of the Black Forest of Germany. The Mayor of Leonberg, Heinrich Essig Crown, developed this dog for a reason, wanted to raise a dog which resemble the lion depicted on the crest of their city. Has achieved its goal of raising a St. Bernard dog in Newfoundland, after raising the offspring of a Pyrenean mountain dog in 1907. This produced what the world considers a mongrel dog. "However, the beauty and personality of the dog has won the hearts of many, and soon became famous not only in Germany but throughout Europe. The dog has a web foot typical of Newfoundland dogs and thick humor Newf and Santo, while the Pyrenean mountain dog has helped some herding instincts and surveillance. The Leonberger almost became extinct during the World War. Britain and the United States strain imported from Germany and was the breed of dog is very different . He has become registered by all the European clubs, kennel. Registration with the American Kennel Club has begun the first step is the recognition by the FSS (Foundation Stud Service) of the AKC the Leonberger is a fairly healthy dog The only consideration is that there may be a tendency to hip dysplasia and elbow. Leonberger Club of America recognizes that this is a race to be X-rayed before agriculture, and Leonberger most farmers involved only dog in this work hard to ensure that their puppies are sold on contracts spay or neuter a dog. L 'is actually the appearance of a lion, to some extent. This is a large dog, weighing 80 -- 150 lbs. The face has a black mask and looking hair plates of the body often has a black tip to the end. Color is golden tan to dark red light. The double layer is in nature with a layer thick, but is a layer near the body and be prepared for the appearance of being an "out of coat as the Chow Chow. The tail is long, extending to the top of the hock and is carried to "half mast" when you move. The sport of race in a mane around the neck and upper back, though not as exceptional as the mane of a lion itself. In fact the character of this dog is very similar to that of a lion, if real and true, "apart from nature, preferring their family package for everyone else, but acceptance of strangers when they are introduced. He is nice and cute, but makes a good watchdog with a deep and resounding bark to warn intruders. strong enough to pull a cart and the group of characteristics of Newfoundland is a fun and very versatile dog that brings a sense of loyalty and a real dog of fidelity to the work of its people. Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Dogs Article Source: http:// EzineArticles.com /? experts = Michael_Russell