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Alps Kennel
Breeders of Leonbergers
Welcome to
High Alps Kennels - owned and operated by David and Angela Radel of
Kingsley,
Michigan (not far from Traverse City, Michigan).
The
Leonberger is often called a Lion dog - with a thick tawny coat and a
mane on the neck. Referred to as a gentle giant, it has been in
existence since the 1800's.
Named after a
small town in Leonberg, Germany, the Leonberger's (Leo) origin is credited
to Herr Heinrich Essig (1808 - 1889). An animal lover with a special
fondness for very large dogs, Essig developed a goal to create a dog that
resembled the Lion, which graced the town's crest.
He developed
the Leonberger from a Male Saint Bernard from the Saint Bernard Hospice in
Switzerland to a Landseer (Newfoundland) bitch.
Essig wanted
more white in the dog, so, he crossed them with a Great Pyrenees. the
first true Leo was born in 1846.
Leonberger
Facts:
|
Origin |
Leonberg, Germany |
|
Life Span |
10 - 12 years average |
|
Size |
Dogs: 28 - 31
inches, 120 - 140 Lbs.
Bitch: 25 - 29
inches, 100 - 130 Lbs. |
|
Gait |
Ground covering
extending well in front. Good drive from hind quarters. |
|
Goat |
Medium soft to coarse
long, straight, slightly wavy. On neck, a mane resembling that
of a Lion. |
|
Color |
Lion Yellow, Red,
Reddish Brown, Sandy Cream, and always a black mask. |
|
The Breed is |
Trustworthy, patient,
fun loving, gets along with other dogs, loves family outings, loves
water, swimming, and hiking. They are devoted to family,
and love children. |
They can be
trained to pull carts and sleds. They also are a dry-mouth breed, and
do not drool.
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