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15 Amazing Facts About Leonbergers You Might Not Know

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#7 At the beginning of the 19th century, so the legend goes, Leonberg city councilor Heinrich Essig had an ambitious goal: he wanted to breed a dog that resembled the heraldic animal of the city of Leonberg, a lion.

Whether he really had this thought is not proven.

#8 What is certain is that he was an enthusiastic dog breeder and sold his animals all over the world.

#9 Breeding of dogs was still in its infancy, recognized breeds were few and mostly hunting dogs. Dog shows were rare, but they started to become more frequent.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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