Leonberger Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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I would say yes, if you would you like to have a loyal and affectionate, “gentle giant” by your side. The Leonberger Dog is reliable, elegant and powerful. They are fond of children, but because of their huge size it is not advised to leave them alone with smaller children as they can unintentionally knock them down. These dogs also like other dogs and pets in the house. Because of their huge affection, they don’t like to be alone for a longer period of time; otherwise they can be bored and can become destructive.

The coat of the Leonberger is a straight, long and dense double coat that requires weekly care. The breed is a light, seasonal shedder. Hygiene of the ears, eyes and dental hygiene is very important for the Leonberger, as these can cause serious infections later. They are prone to health issues like hip dysplasia, bloat or entropion and can be sensitive to some drugs such as anesthetics, so frequent visits to the vet are required.

Training the Leonberger is relatively easy as they are clever and are eager to learn. They never respond well to harshness and heavy-handedness, so the trainer must be consistent, fair and should be very rewarding. Early socialization and obedience training is a must for this breed. They excel in water rescue, tracking and agility.

All in all, the Leonberger is good for big families that will always keep the dog happy by providing them exercise, play and loads of family interaction during their life. A medium-sized, fenced yard will be the best place for some fun.

I hope this short article about the Leonberger will help you decide whether this breed is the right one for you.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Leonberger. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Leonberger for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Leonberger hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Leonberger used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Leonberger will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Leonberger feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Leonberger as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

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Leonberger’s are large dogs with big-boned frames. Coats are rough, medium in length and come in orange-brown or reddish-brown. Heads are big and slightly rounded with friendly brown eyes with black masks. Having a lion-like manes, Leonberger’s have a powerful and regal appearance. These are some of the few details stating how a genuine and pure Leonberger should look like. If one is interested in owning a canine that is patient, sociable and sensitive for its size, then studying the breed standard is imperative for spotting scam breeders that don’t follow quality. Here are some red flags to be aware of: Read the rest of this entry »