Leonberger Did You Know?

• The Leonberger Club of America was named the American Kennel Club Parent Club in 2007.
• The Leonberger has been assigned the Working Group designation.
• The Leonberger has been recorded in the Foundation Stock Service since 2001.
• Leonbergers are often called the "nanny" dog in other countries because of their affinity for children.
• The purpose of a Leonberger is to look like a lion.
• Leonbergers have been featured on stamps in many countries.
• Leonbergers make great water rescue dogs and can even be trained to jump out of a helicopters.
• The breed was recreated from a very small gene pool after World War I.
• They have webbed feet.
• Leonbergers don't drool.
• A Leonberger was featured in the movie, The Call of the Wild - Dog of the Yukon (1997) starring Rutger Hauer.
• Leonbergers make good therapy, carting and water rescue dogs.
• Leonbergers can run agility courses even though they can weigh 160 pounds.