Leonberger
Dog breed
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Key Takeaways
- The Leonberger is a giant dog breed, whose name derives from the city of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
- The head is adorned with a striking black mask.
- A sexually dimorphic breed, the Leonberger possesses either a strongly masculine or elegantly feminine form, making gender immediately discernible.
- Individuals exceeding the standard height are seldom disqualified on that basis alone, provided they remain well-proportioned.
The Leonberger is a giant dog breed, whose name derives from the city of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Description
Appearance
The Leonberger is a large, muscular, and elegant dog with balanced body type, medium temperament, and dramatic presence. The head is adorned with a striking black mask. Remaining true to their early roots as a capable family and working dog and search-and-rescue dog (particularly water), the surprisingly agile Leonberger is sound and coordinated, with both strength in bearing and elegance in movement. A sexually dimorphic breed, the Leonberger possesses either a strongly masculine or elegantly feminine form, making gender immediately discernible. The breed has webbed paws and a thick, dense double coat.
Size, proportion, and substance
Height at withers:
- Male: 71–80 cm (28–31 in), average 75 cm (30 in)
- Female: 65–75 cm (26–30 in), average 70 cm (28 in)
Weight:
- Males: 120–170 lb (54–77 kg), average 145 lb (66 kg)
- Females: 100–135 lb (45–61 kg), average 115 lb (52 kg)
While the breed standard specifies height but does not prescribe a specific weight, weight is expected to be proportionate to height. Individuals exceeding the standard height are seldom disqualified on that basis alone, provided they remain well-proportioned. A male Leonberger may be correctly proportioned even at a weight of 185 lb (84 kg)
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