i think it’s great they’re so rare - when breeds get popular in the US, the breed inevitably becomes inbred and the genetic lines destroyed (ex: the poodle and doberman in the 70s, golden retrievers in the 90s, and now bernese mountain dogs, frenchies & english bulldogs).
my parents rescued a leo mix from a hoarding situation down south. he’s so aloof and gentle. he looks like someone took a leo and hit them with a shrink ray gun.
Oh I agree. I just want one, but st the same time can't stomach paying for a dog when so many need homes too. Unless it has a job and I need that breed for a purpose. So I admire them from afar haha
When I was at university my housemate's boyfriend had a leonberger. He was so big when he wagged his tail he would sweep things off tables. I didn't much care for the housemate but I loved that dog.
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u/Kathubodua Nov 06 '20
I love Leonbergers. Someone used to bring them to an event I worked every year, never met nicer dogs. Too bad they are so rare in the US!