Leonberger — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Leonberger — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Facts below are extracted verbatim field-values and section headings from the official AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) breed standard. The standard text is copyrighted by the respective registry; only factual data points and outline headings are quoted, not descriptive narrative. Source: https://www.akc.org / https://www.fci.be.

Facts (verbatim field values from the official standard)

• ORIGIN: Germany.
• FCI-St. N° 145 / 20.09.2002
• FCI-CLASSIFICATION: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mount
• Size: An adult male is 28 to 31½ inches in height (30 inches preferred).
• Coat: Leonbergers have a medium to long, water resistant, double coat on the body and short fine hair on the muzzle and front of limbs.
• Color: Coat colors are lion-yellow, golden to red and red-brown, sand colored (cream, pale yellow) and all combinations thereof, always with a black mask.
• Temperament: The gentle character and even temperament of the Leonberger is of utmost importance for fulfilling their role as a family companion.

Standard outline (section headings)

• FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL)
• LEONBERGER
• DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID
• The following are particular requirements of steady temperament:
• CRANIAL REGION:
• FACIAL REGION:
• BODY:
• FOREQUARTERS:
• HINDQUARTERS:
• COAT
• SIZE:
• Height at the withers:
• DISQUALIFYING FAULTS: