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Grace is a Newfoundland Leonberger mix from Galena, Ohio and a Graduate of Homestead Dogs Basic Dog Training Camp. Great, Grace!
Newfoundland
Canada’s northeastern most province is Newfoundland and Labrador. Labrador is within continental Canada while Newfoundland is a large island off the southeast coast. Two dogs hail from Newfoundland and Labrador, one, the Labrador Retriever, gets all the press and is the planet’s favorite dog. It would be tough for anyone to share the headline with that. The Newfoundland is up to the task.
As with many dog breed names, seems humans put more effort into naming boats than to a species that does so much. The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland and Labrador on the island of Newfoundland. The Newfoundland, naturally, originated in the geographic region of Labrador.
It takes a hearty being to populate the north Atlantic region, particularly working the seas. And for the seafarers of the time, the Newfoundland was a vital teammate. Standing over two feet tall, the Newfoundland can bulk up to a powerful 150 pounds with a slick, oily coat appropriate for the cold, turbulant seas.
Not only was the Newfoundland a mild-tempered and loyal shipmate, they pulled their weight on board…literally. They helped with loading and unloading of cargo as well as lending a tooth to pull in the fish nets.
Newfoundlands are also amazing swimmers. While their coat insulates them from the frigid temperatures, their powerful build and increased lung capacity enable them to endure hours in the seas. Many a sailor owe their lives to Newfoundlands that dove in the water and pulled them to safety.
Trainability: B
These gentle giants love their pack and needs daily interaction. Newfoundlands are smart, affectionate and trusting and a little training and socialization will enable them to grow to a mild-mannered companion.
Read more about the Newfoundland on the American Kennel Club, The Labrador and Newfoundland Heritage and The Newfoundland Club of America.
Leonberger
In product development, brand name translations can be problematic, leading sometimes to misunderstandings and embarrassing consequences…then sometimes, things just fall into place.
The town of Leonberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, a state in southwest Germany bordering France and Switzerland, is home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. It also is home to Wilhelma, a royal estate turned zoo and gardens, the 19th-century Hohenzollern Castle in the southern Swabian Alps and the Black Forest.
Back then, many European states and cities had a town crest, Leonberg’s prominently featured a lion silhouette. Short on lions, the town mayor, and dog breeder, set out to create a dog that looked like the crested lion and was a superior companion dog a royal family would buy.
To obtain the size and coat, specifically the thicker mane, the mayor mixed two of the biggest working breeds, a St. Bernard and a Newfoundland…and it didn’t disappoint. This massive breed has fur on top of fur and sheds…a lot, not including the bi-annual super-shedding undercoat event. And a super companion that loves time with their family.
With their lineage, though, they were also popular with the common folks as their massive frame could pull some significant weight. Unfortunately, this same skill made them popular options during both world wars to haul ammunition carts. These events nearly wiped them out.
But “Leos” survived, and the dog that sounds more like the house specialty sandwich has earned a plaque of their own.
Trainability: B-
Leonbergers live to please their pack and are highly intelligent making dog training easily effective. Their size can make integration into society a little more challenging. A heavy dose of socialization training in a variety of environments and scenarios before the age of two builds confidence through experience. With some advanced training, Leonbergers make for great therapy dogs.
Read more about the Newfoundland on the American Kennel Club, The Leonberger Club of America.
Some of the information used for the dog breed descriptions was gathered from the American Kennel Club at www.akc.org.
Grace
Newfoundland Leonberger
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