A beautiful Leonberger Dog Poster

Leonberger - a "gentle lion" from Germany. These large, sweet dogs average around 30 inches tall and weigh in around 170 lbs. The breed was developed near the town of Leonberg (hence the name of the breed), in Germany in the 19th century using a female Newfoundland and a male St. Bernard. Throw in a little Great Pyrenees a bit later and voila! A gentle giant that exhibits the best of all its ancestor breeds. Leonbergers are well-known for being family dogs. They are generally calm, docile dogs that play well with other animals and with children. Originally meant as a status symbol, owners were quick to realize the Leonberger's great potential as a home and flock guardian and for draught work. Like St. Bernards and Newfoundlands, Leonbergers are often used in search & rescues and water rescues. Amazingly, only 8 Leonbergers were known to have survived WWII. Careful breeding and stewardship brought this breed back from the brink of extinction.