Care

Leonberger Care Requirements: First, ask yourself "Is a Leonberger the right dog for me?" Due to their size and strength, they are not the dog for everyone. They require time, dedication, money, grooming and training to ensure a well-behaved 100+ lb dog! They are not a dog that can be put in the backyard and left to their own devices. Leonbergers need to be an integral part of their humans family "pack." They will happily adapt to a wide variety of living situations as long as they are loved and included in activities. They love to play "games" such as 'Hide-and-go-seek'. If you do not share your home with your pet, you are better off with another breed.

As puppies they respond well to excellent training and consistent, frequent socialization activities. As adults they benefit from daily exercise and they thrive on play sessions with other dogs. Adequate exercise will prevent many health problems as well as behavioral issues that can occur when dogs are bored and have no outlet for their energy (such as excessive barking, charging fences, jumping up on people, digging or chewing inappropriately, etc.)