Anyone ever meet a Leonberger?

[LabDad]

Just read where they will be showing this weekend at the Houston Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows. I can't wait to meet one of these giants.

 

[smkie]

WOW. THat is too much dog for me. How long does he live?

 

[Laurelin]

I have met a lot, actually. We stumbled into a leonberger picnic a few years back. I believe there were 26 dogs there but a couple were Newfoundlands/Landseers. They are a very gentle breed, very smart, beautiful, friendly....

Those dogs REALLY impressed me to the point that I might get one one day if I'm in the place for a giant dog. (It will be a LONG time) They do have a short lifespan like most giant breeds, so I'm not sure how I could handle the heartache.

ETA: Btw, the picnic we came across was when we lived in Houston.

 

[MafiaPrincess]

Been a few competing in caro rally. Cute and lovable and awesome to watch work.

 

[Fran27]

I love them! But again I love all the big hairy dogs.

 

[bubbatd]

I love big dogs !!!!

 

[Zoom]

I've met a couple at the dog park, they are just the most laid back, mellow dogs. I wouldn't mind having one some day, I think.

We have/had a member here, Houndedbyhounds, who has a female Leo named Cleo. Gorgeous, goofy girl.

 

[elegy]

there are several who train at the obedience club that i go to (one does flyball even! lol). nice dogs. waaaaay too big for my taste.

 

[Blue_Dog]

Me wants! *puts on list for future dogs* I love giant breeds, the lifespan is short yes but they need love too. Besides their barking doesn't give my headaches (no offense to small dog owners intended).

 

[MicksMom]

Yep. Met one at the pet supply store a couple of years ago. And Caleb & I had one in our obedience classes. Well, sometimes two- the woman shows/breeds Leos, and sometimes would bring a couple with her. What easy going loves, and talk about expressive faces! They put Caleb to shame. I'd so consider one, if I just just convince hubby to have something other than Labs. BTW- there's a member here that has a Leo.

 

[Toller_08]

I've met quite a few at different shows I've been at, and there were two at the dog park once. Beautiful dogs -- I absolutely love them! There size is about the only thing that might ever stop me from having one. I love giant breeds, but they aren't as portable as I like my dogs to be, haha.

 

[BostonBanker]

I've met quite a few as well. I do really like their temperment compared to some of the other giant breeds. Very sweet, and a bit more of a "worker" with their owners than I've seen in a lot of the giants. Not a big fan of the size or the hair, but probably one of my favorites of that type.

 

[oc_spirit]

I've met a few, they always have a special ging on at the UKC Premier so a lot come out. The Estrela Mountain Dogs were constantly getting confused as Leos even though the only thing that is similar is coat colour LOL They're big and loveable and a lot of dog!