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The pup I adopted from our local shelter was tagged "St Bernard Mix"; but, as she growsI think I may have a Leonberger. How can I tell for sure?
A easy question:
Leonbergers are good guarding dogs? Would they protect the master and family is totally necessary?
Thank you very much,
Tomas
My extra-large one-year-old Leo male recently developed a large pocket of fluid on his elbow from laying on the hard floor. Its about the size of a goose egg, but you dont notice it to look at him, and it doesnt seem to bother him. The Vet said to put pillows and blankets down where he likes to lay for padding. We got a couple of used futons and put them in the bedroom and in the commons, in addition to the other large dog bed we had. Although he will lay on the beds when we tell him to, he prefers to lay on the hard floor. Perhaps the beds are too warm? Have any other Leonberger owners had this problem? Does anyone have any suggestions?
I would like to know the average weight for a 5 month old Leo puppy. My puppy was sick with parvo and spent a week at the vet's. He got through it very well. I am wondering, though, if he is underweight for his age. He seems fine (I can feel his ribs but not too much) and layful again, so I am happy no matter what, but I would like to know if he is within standards for the breed at that age.
My leonberger was around 30kg at 5 months. I wouldn't worry too much about what the scales say, it's better to go by how he looks and behaves. If you can feel his ribs with gentle pressure he's about right. It's also difficult to consult charts with leonbergers as these dogs are easy to just feed and feed and many people's leos weigh enormous amounts. Its not good for them to put on too much weight as it affects their bone development.
I am researching what kind of dog I want and I have narrowed it down to two: a newfie or a leonberger. From what I have read, their personalities seem very similar but I like the build and coat of a leo just a little bit more. Is there any major difference between the two breeds? Can anyone provide insight based on personal experience with both breeds?
I have a leo/retriever cross and he is beautiful with a very gentle nature, but he does shed hair like its going out of fashion. He will stand and be vaccumed with a dog brush attachment but he still leaves enough around the floor to knit with ...
Leo's were bred not to drool, and most don't. Most Newfies drool a lot. Both breeds shed like crazy, so if dog hair bothers you, don't bother. Our Leo is territorial about the yard, but not he's not so aggressive that you have to worry about him getting out and biting someone or attacking another dog. I don't know how strong the guarding instinct is in a Newfie, but as a Leo was created from not only a Newfie and Saint Bernard, but a Great Pyrenees, I'd have to believe the Leo would have a stronger guarding instinct.
I've found the 2 breeds to have very similar personalities, in that the variation within the breeds is more than the variation between the breeds. If I *had* to make a distinction (so the answer isn't completely boring), I'd say that I've seen more Leonbergers that are athletic and high energy, and I've seen more Leonbergers that have an aggressive streak in them.