Leonberger

Coat

Sable: Red sable in any of the patterns.
Red (55) is also an accepted base colour.
All sables may have Cream (45) legs.
Dogs with Orange (65) as their base colour may have Tan (105) legs.
Masking: Must be masked with Black (35) , standard or extended mask.
Black toes/fingers are allowed, as is a fully black head in dogs with extended masking.
A large amount of black on the throat/front of chest is typical and accepted in this breed.
White Markings: White (15) allowed as trim on the chest and toes.

Eyes

Dark Brown (50-59/90-99)
Gold (120-129/100-109, 215) also accepted, but not preferred.

Nose

Black (35-39/244)

Faults

None

Disqualifications

More white than listed.
Brown masking.

Notes

The German Leonberger was bred by Heinrich Essig in the town Leonberg, Germany, in the 1840's. By crossing a Landseer (black/white) Newfoundland with a Saint Bernard, he got the base for what would later become the modern Leonberger. Pyrenean Mountain Dog was crossed in later as well. Essig wanted to create a large, powerful dog that would resemble Leonberg's town crest lion.

In 1846, the first puppies were born that carried the name 'Leonberger', and soon the breed gained enormous popularity and was exported all over the world. It was recognized in 1895.

The Leonberger should appear to be a large, strong dog with a friendly temperament. The ears is powerful with moderate stop and powerful jaws. The top of muzzle may be straight or slightly convex. Rather deep and rounded muzzle. The eyes should have a friendly expression. The ears are set high and carried close to the head. The neck is powerful and noble, carrying the head high and proud. The body is slightly rectangular, with deep chest and strong back. The coat is soft to hard, forming a ruff on the neck and chest.

Breed Files

Leonberger - Supernova — Supernova
**Filename:** SN Leonberger
**Offset:** 0104
**Base:** Great Dane
**SCP:** Dalmatian
**Accepted:** July 17, 2010
**Notes:** 3 tail variations, 4 topline variations, 2 ear sizes, leg/ruff fur variations, optional nails.

Leonberger - Abnormality V2 — Abnormality V2
**Filename:** Leonberger
**Offset:** 9F55
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Great Dane
**Accepted:** February 1, 2009
**Notes:** Version 2 of the Abnormality file. Addballz tail and feathering

Leonberger - Bekki — Bekki
**Filename:** FP Leonberger
**Offset:** 89F4
**Base:** Great Dane
**SCP:** Great Dane
**Accepted:** January 1, 2006
**Notes:** Males are larger than females, and comes with two tail types.

Leonberger - Abnormality V1 — Abnormality V1
**Filename:** Leonberger
**Offset:** 9F55
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Dalmatian
**Accepted:** March 9, 2005
**Notes:** Addball droptail and angled legs.

Leonberger

Coat

Eyes

Nose

Faults

Disqualifications

Notes

Breed Files

Supernova

Abnormality V2

Bekki

Abnormality V1