Is Leonberger recognized by AKC?
The good news is: YES!
The oldest purebred dog registry, the American Kennel Club welcomes 3 new breeds: the Leonberger, the Cane Corso and the Icelandic Sheepdog. So AKC now can count with not less, than 167 dog breeds.
None of the recently recognized breeds are new though: Cane Corso is an ancient one, in fact, it was almost extinct, when a group of breeders brought them back in the 1980’s. The Icelandic Sheepdog’s history goes back to the 1000 years – they arrived on the island with the Vikings.
The Leonberger has been a part of Germany’s history ever since the 1800’s, and they soon became popular due to their beautiful fur, even among artists. But the Leonberger isn’t only pretty: it is a well-known rescue dog. They can help rescuing people in water and be trained to jump out of helicopters.
Let’s say a big welcome to the new members!
