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Working Group — Origin: Germany
Leonberger
A giant-sized working-group dog known for being gentle and playful.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 45–77 kg
- Lifespan
- 7–9 yrs
Strength
8
Stamina
10
Trainability
5
Friendliness
9
At a mid-life age of 8 years, this breed is roughly
62.4 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Giant-breed formula with controlled calcium
- Two to three smaller meals to ease digestion
- Joint-support supplement from puppyhood
What it does
- Long-distance running or biking companion
- Working or herding-style tasks
- Advanced agility and endurance sport
Habitat
Requires ample indoor and outdoor space; a large yard and cool shelter matter more than square footage indoors.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a composed streak, this breed keeps its condition with very high daily exertion.
Very High exertion~140 min/day
Field note
Hailing from Germany, the Leonberger has been recognized as part of the Working group for generations of purposeful breeding.