Leonberger
- Size
- Large/Giant
- Height
- Males – 28 to 31.5 inches at the withers, Females – 25.5 to 29.5 inches at the withers
- Weight
- 80 to 160 pounds
- Coat
- Medium to long
- Color
- Red, reddish brown, sandy, or yellow with a black mask
- Energy
- Medium
- Activities
- Conformation, Rally, Agility, Obedience, Tracking, Herding, Therapy, Search and Rescue, Water Rescue, Carting
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Often called “the gentle giant,” the heavy boned, muscular Leonberger is characterized by his lionlike mane and black mask. This German breed was developed in the mid-1800s as a multipurpose working dog and family companion. The calm, playful Leonberger has a stable temperament and is willing to please. His thick, water-resistant coat should be brushed daily to avoid mats and tangles.