- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Interpet Publishing (31 Aug 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1842860550
- ISBN-13: 978-1842860557
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 16.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,041,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This special rare breed edition dedicated to the Leonberger, the leonine gentle giant of Germany, is the only book of its kind about this rare and noble breed. Attracting unprecedented attention around the world, the Leonberger roars with loyalty and courage, revered for his tawny, golden coat, his impressive size and his mild manners.
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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Fantastic, loads of photo's and good advice on the breed, there is only one other book that i know of and I have that as well, i prefer this one though:0)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is by far the best book on Leonbergers. Not only does it take you through the breed's history, it also helps you raise the dog you love. There are so many pictures and the writing is superb. You would think they wrote the book about your dog. How did they know all your Leo's personality quirks??? I have bought many copies and given them to people who have Leos or are thinking about getting one. This book is so wonderful, they could charge double for it and it would still be worth it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Enerything you need to know about this great breed. It's a must for the first time owner of a Leonberger, as they have their own habits and there are things to watch out for when they are young to prevent health problems later. I really recommend it.
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A must have book!
A brilliant book; A must have for anyone thinking of having a Leo. It was lovely to see pictures of Leo's from our dogs lines.
Published 21 months ago by GEM
The Leonberger by M. Lusby
Excellent and informative book on the Leonberger.
Loads of super photos of Leonbegers and a 'must have' for anyone considering getting one of these dogs.
Loads of super photos of Leonbegers and a 'must have' for anyone considering getting one of these dogs.
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by L. I. Hodge
The Leonberger book to buy
If you are thinking of having a Leonberger join your family buy this book and you will find out all you need to know. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by A. B. Davies
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