Are you asking if Leonberger's are aggressive? I've had large breeds for many, many years. My experience is 13 is the longest that they live with the right diet. I had a 10year old Newfie that was really showing mobility issues until I started to feed him differently and he truly got a new lease on life. But 13 is a best case scenario. I've also lost a Leo at 7 to hemangiosarcoma. Leonberger's are truly not aggressive, it's not even remotely part of the breeds characteristics.
I have heard of them being aggressive. Never quite took it seriously but kept it in mind. A lot of breeds are "aggressive" like pitbulls, but that doesn't mean they all are, or even most of them are. How many have you had? Seven is so young
Thank You! His line is really special, he's so promising right now. But most importantly he's as sweet as Leo's should be. One big love sponge.
I agree that any breed tendency doesn't mean it's a sure thing. A well trained dog can overcome all of those stereo type's. But I do have to say that it's the first time I've heard Leo's called aggressive. Maybe it's another breed that look's like a Leo? Like a Tibetan Mastiff or Caucasian... ?I have heard of them being aggressive. Never quite took it seriously but kept it in mind. A lot of breeds are "aggressive" like pitbulls, but that doesn't mean they all are, or even most of them are. How many have you had? Seven is so young
I've always had both. The biggest difference is drooling. Leo's don't drool. My biggest Newfie, a Landseer, was 160. Leo bodies are more like Wolves with big bones but taller than Newfies. They share the hallmark sweetness of gentle giants. Great with kids. Leo's have a bit more energy but super high.Leonbergers can get bigger than Newfies.
I want one of both
Funny, it was for sure leos. I don’t think I’ll ever get one just because I want high workability and drive (would you say they are?)
Aww!I've always had both. The biggest difference is drooling. Leo's don't drool. My biggest Newfie, a Landseer, was 160. Leo bodies are more like Wolves with big bones but taller than Newfies. They share the hallmark sweetness of gentle giants. Great with kids. Leo's have a bit more energy but super high.
Where did you hear it out of curiosity? Like who said it? Because that’s the first time I’ve ever heard that too. Maybe they’ve only met BYB ones or something? But then then, they shouldn’t be. I’ve always heard they have a Golden like temperament almost. Never aggressive.
I truly couldn’t tell you. But it seems now that it was a very bad source
It was many years ago when I was looking into many breeds, before I had decided on the one I liked.
