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The gentle giant of Germany known as the Leonberger is revered for his tawny, golden coat, his impressive size and his leonine appearance. With interest in this rare breed growing around the world, the Leonberger roars with confidence and courage, proud to be an irresistible "lion of a dog". His roar is considerably bigger than his bite, as this canine king of the jungle is mild-mannered, biddable and affectionate with his people. For the right owner and family, the Leonberger proves to be a first-class addition, beauty, brains and loyalty enrobed in a king-sized package. As a much needed resource for Leonberger owners and potential newcomers, this Special Rare-Breed Edition offers an authoritative text written by well-respected breeder and Leonberger authority Madeline Lusby. The book provides a concise, accurate history of the breed, a discussion of the breed standard as well as personal insight into the Leo's unique character, told through the author's delightful anecdotes. To assist owners to better understand this unique canine, this volume offers expert advice on puppy selection, obedience training, raising and safeguarding the Leonberger. Chapters devoted to everyday care for the Leo, including feeding, grooming, exercise, housebreaking and more. Additionally, a lavishly illustrated chapter on canine health, written by well-known veterinarian and author Dr Lowell Ackerman, addresses topics vital to every Leonberger owner, including selecting a veterinarian, vaccinations, parasite control and more.
Excerpted from Leonberger (Pet Love S.) by Madeline Lusby. Copyright © 2002. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
The Leonberger has been described as a 'man-made dog' and, as with many breeds today, is the result of crossing two or more breeds. The origins of the Leonberger go back to the eighteenth century. Leonbergers may have been in existence long before that, but stories tell of a man named Heinrich Essig who was considered to be the 'father' of the breed. Essig was the mayor of the German city of Leonberg. He created his own ideal dog - the lion-like gentle giant - which he named after the town and saw it as a tribute to the lion that was part of the town's crest. Essig's methods would appal the modern breeder - several breeds were housed in his commercial kennels and he sold 200-300 dogs a year. His estate must have resembled a menagerie with ducks, chickens, turkeys, pigeons, deer and foxes. His preference was for large dogs, and records show that he kept St Bernards, Great Danes, Newfoundlands and Pyrenean Mountain Dogs in his kennels. His dream was to produce a handsome 'lion of a dog' with a thick tawny golden coat that would be courageous and loyal to his master. He experimented with the dogs in his kennels and mated a Landseer Newfoundland bitch to a large long-coated St Bernard dog, which he had acquired from the monks at the St Bernard Hospice in Switzerland. This mating resulted in black and white offspring with pleasant temperaments. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The gentle giant of Germany known as the Leonberger is revered for his tawny, golden coat, his impressive size and his leonine appearance. With interest in this rare breed growing around the world, the Leonberger roars with confidence and courage, proud to be an irresistible "lion of a dog". His roar is considerably bigger than his bite, as this canine king of the jungle is mild-mannered, biddable and affectionate with his people. For the right owner and family, the Leonberger proves to be a first-class addition, beauty, brains and loyalty enrobed in a king-sized package. As a much needed resource for Leonberger owners and potential newcomers, this Special Rare-Breed Edition offers an authoritative text written by well-respected breeder and Leonberger authority Madeline Lusby. The book provides a concise, accurate history of the breed, a discussion of the breed standard as well as personal insight into the Leo's unique character, told through the author's delightful anecdotes. To assist owners to better understand this unique canine, this volume offers expert advice on puppy selection, obedience training, raising and safeguarding the Leonberger. Chapters devoted to everyday care for the Leo, including feeding, grooming, exercise, housebreaking and more. Additionally, a lavishly illustrated chapter on canine health, written by well-known veterinarian and author Dr Lowell Ackerman, addresses topics vital to every Leonberger owner, including selecting a veterinarian, vaccinations, parasite control and more.
Excerpted from Leonberger (Pet Love S.) by Madeline Lusby. Copyright © 2002. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
The Leonberger has been described as a 'man-made dog' and, as with many breeds today, is the result of crossing two or more breeds. The origins of the Leonberger go back to the eighteenth century. Leonbergers may have been in existence long before that, but stories tell of a man named Heinrich Essig who was considered to be the 'father' of the breed. Essig was the mayor of the German city of Leonberg. He created his own ideal dog - the lion-like gentle giant - which he named after the town and saw it as a tribute to the lion that was part of the town's crest. Essig's methods would appal the modern breeder - several breeds were housed in his commercial kennels and he sold 200-300 dogs a year. His estate must have resembled a menagerie with ducks, chickens, turkeys, pigeons, deer and foxes. His preference was for large dogs, and records show that he kept St Bernards, Great Danes, Newfoundlands and Pyrenean Mountain Dogs in his kennels. His dream was to produce a handsome 'lion of a dog' with a thick tawny golden coat that would be courageous and loyal to his master. He experimented with the dogs in his kennels and mated a Landseer Newfoundland bitch to a large long-coated St Bernard dog, which he had acquired from the monks at the St Bernard Hospice in Switzerland. This mating resulted in black and white offspring with pleasant temperaments. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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