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The Leonberger it is a very big and beautiful dog. In his head and in his charisma he remembers a St. Bernard and a lion at the same time. And this is not a coincidence, because the St. Bernard is one of the ancestors of Leonberger. The Leo, as his friends call it, It is a young and at the same time old breed of dog. This breed is ancient, because it has been specifically bred to the standard since 1846. The Leo It, therefore, one of the oldest dog breeds in modern breeding. At the same time it is a breed of young dog; because it was only created at that time. Most other pedigree dogs have a long history and originated from ancient working dog breeds..

The Leonberger, However, has a different and unique story. Among 1820 and 1850 San Bernardo became fashionable throughout Europe. The heroic exploits of the legendary St. Bernard Barry at the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Alps had a great effect. Barry has been shown to save more than 40 people of death by snow. Everywhere people wanted these big dogs and they were (and they are) really big dogs.

Breeders and traders were unable to meet the high demand. At the same time high prices were paid for a puppy of St. Bernard. So quite a few dog dealers from southwestern Germany helped out without further ado.. They mated St. Bernard with very big bitches from the region. The pups that looked like a St. Bernard they were sold as such, but for the others there were at most a few potatoes from a farmer. The dog trade was – as it still is today – a lucrative business and some sold hundreds of puppies a year and became rich.

Like Leonberg City Hall and dog vendor Heinrich Essig. An intelligent idea occurred to him and turned need into virtue. He created a brand out of the puppies that he could not market as St. Bernard. Instead of giving them away, sold the puppies for good money. Thus was born the Leonberger. Inspired by the lion from the coat of arms of his hometown, this new breed of dog has the appearance of a lion. His dogs were nicknamed Leonhardiner in the envious competition. Also in the official world of dogs these hybrids went unnoticed for a long time. Like this, el cinólogo Ludwig Beckmann, universally recognized at that time, He does not even mention the Leonhardiner in his work in two volumes "Die Rassen des sinks" (dog breeds) of 1895. From the point of view of health, such a genetically heterogeneous offspring is an advantage.

The Leonberger should be a success in all respects. Today it belongs to the primitive rocks of the world of purebred dogs., that no dog lover wants to miss. In 1895 The «International Dog Club was founded Leonberger«, which quickly achieved official recognition of the Leonberger like race. In 1948 He was followed by the «German Dog Club Leonberger»Based in Leonberg, who still represents the Leonberger at VDH and around the world. The Leonberger has a unique charisma, imposing and at the same time friendly, quiet and just sovereign. Its appearance is reminiscent of a lion and its character is also majestic, peaceful and totally suitable for families.

The Leonberger It is an impressive large dog with a height at the withers in males between 72 and 80 cm and in females between 65 and 75 cm.. No weight given. But, will be some 80 kg. The standard describes its appearance as:

«According to its original purpose, the Leonberger it's a very big dog, strong, muscular and elegant at the same time. It is characterized by a harmonious build and a self-assured calm with a lively temperament.. Especially the male dog is powerful and powerful. "

Its coat should be medium soft to thick, broadly long, well lying. The Leo has a strong inner layer. The shapes of your physique should be recognizable. On the neck and chest, the fur, especially in males, must form a mane. The coat will be lion yellow, red, reddish brown and all the combinations between them, but always with a black mask. In favor of this lion gaze, hereditary factors related to health and longevity have been neglected.

A study published by the University of Vienna evaluated 7582 layers of Leonberger between 1932 and 2009. «It was determined that the average death age of the Leonberger It was from 7,55 years". During the study period, life expectancy had even decreased in 1,5 years in the last three decades. With a healthy upbringing, 10 or 12 years would be normal. The breed has recognized these warning signs and is now focusing more on the health and extension of the life expectancy of these large dogs..

The mind of a Leonberger is pious as a lamb. Being with him is pure slowdown for man. The essence is described in the standard:

as family dog, the Leonberger is a pleasant companion in current living conditions, that can be carried everywhere without any difficulty and is characterized by a pronounced kindness towards children. He is neither shy nor aggressive. As a companion dog it is a pleasant companion., obedient and fearless in all life situations.

The strength of character required includes above all: self confidence, sovereign calm, average temperament (including game instinct), willingness to subordinate, good learning and memorizing ability and noise tolerance. The character of Leonberger impresses all dog lovers.

Once you get to know dogs better Leonberger, you will be enchanted by them forever. There is almost nothing that can disturb this giant. His very high stimulus threshold as well as his stoic composure are the necessary counterpart to his enormous strength.. These two poles thus characterize the nature of Leonberger. Here and there is something stubborn. Only good persuasion and pleading will help., then he will do everything for his master or lady. But as a family member he is very kind. Seeks proximity to its humans. It is a reliable protector for them. The Leonberger he is a great guy, a fascinating dog!

Fitness

The Leonberger not an easy dog ​​to keep due to its size. By its nature, has very few demands. A daily walk, brushed once a week, that was all. You don't need a big garden, but a garden is already useful. He likes to take possession of it. So, a small apartment on the nth floor would not be for him. Does not fit in all cars. One must consider: You're mine, the whole car will get wet. Leo can bear the heat, but it should not be challenged. prefers the cold. The Leonberger he is a great friend and not an object for acting addicts.

It should also be borne in mind that in our current society, large dogs are often rejected. Some people just fear a giant like Leo, even if he behaves – as is normal for him – exemplary. This is one of the reasons why it is not advisable to keep it in the big city..

One must have a sufficient budget to be able to pay a lot of good food and, in case of doubt, also the vet. It also, should have considered before buying what to do if the dog is sick and may need to bring 80 kg or more. Last, but not less important, there are many practical things that have a profound influence on everyday life. Here one must take real responsibility and honestly look in the mirror if all the conditions for a happy coexistence with dogs are met. Leonberger. Who can claim this, is in an enviable situation of dog owner. The Leonberger worth a sin.

It must be remembered that in a Leo adult, the leash is just a symbol of control. The Leonberger has the power to control the other end of the strap. But he doesn't want. The Leonberger it's basically easy to train. Only his stubbornness has to be broken here and there with consistent smoothness.. He wants to follow his lord and master and he does it very reliably. It is an elementary duty of the owner of a Leonberger to pay attention to a consistent education already in the puppy. Because only this and not the leash makes wonderful walks in nature possible, that together with this great four-legged friend become a balm for the soul of agitated people. The great dog should never be "educated" by bumps or barracks methods. Because that would cause the exact opposite of education and end in disaster..

Caring for a healthy Leo is not a problem. Brushing the coat once a week is enough.

Nutrition / Food

You need a lot of high quality food. A raised bowl is useful to counteract the risk of stomach twisting. Always pay attention to the weight.

As in most large dogs, we see hip or elbow dysplasia. Osteosarcoma, the most common bone tumor in dogs, It is also very common in Leonberger.

Before the life expectancy of a Leonberger It was from 12 years, today is from 7 to 9 years. The breeding is working to recover the possible natural life of a healthy dog. He is accompanied here by a research project of the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover.

The purchase of a Leo it should be long-term and well thought out. You should carefully check if you have all the requirements to be able to spend many wonderful years with this giant.. If you are looking for a puppy, you should make sure above all that the dogs are not bred too much. Ask about ancestors, their illnesses, his age reached. You should see an FCI affiliated breeder Leonberger. Really, a Leonberger it costs about 2.000 EUR.

Photos:

1 – Leonberger bitch by The animal photography at de.wikipedia / CC BY-SA
2 – Leonberger by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1394923
3 – Leonberger, head photographed in 2004 at a dog show in Dresden by Karina Leo-Steffen, uploaded here from –Caronna 13:43, 15 Apr 2005 (UTC) / CC BY-SA
4 – Leonberger by https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/75295/
5 – Leonberger by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1434187
6 – Leonberger by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
7 – Leonberger by https://www.needpix.com/photo/1100946/dog-leonberger-giant-pedigree-purebred-animal-canine

• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
• Group :
• Section : . .

Federations:

• – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.2 Molossoid, mountain type. ⓘ
• – AKC – Working dogs ⓘ
• – ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs) ⓘ
• – CKC – Working dogs ⓘ
• – ​KC – Working dogs ⓘ
• – NZKC – Utility dog ⓘ
• – UKC – Watchdog ⓘ

Germany

04.01.1996

Use:

Watchdog, Company and family.

General appearance:

Complying with the original use purposes, the Leonberger is a big dog, strong, muscular and elegant at the same time. It is characterized by its harmonious body structure and poised tranquility, aware of his own worth with a lively temperament. The male is especially powerful and robust.



PROPIMPORTANT ORTIONS: Relationship of the height of the cross with the length of the body = 9:10; the depth of the chest corresponds almost to 50% the height of the cross.

As a family dog, the Leonberger adapts to modern living and room conditions and turns out to be a pleasant companion that can be taken anywhere without causing problems. It also, It is very friendly with children and is not shy or aggressive. As a companion dog it is a pleasant companion., obedient and fearless in all situations that arise. To achieve his nature and strength, he mainly needs:

• Self -confidence and sovereign
• Medium balanced temperament (urge to judge).
• Willingness to submit.
• Good learning ability and attention.
• Be insensitive to noise.

Head:

In its entirety it is deeper than broad and seems longer than plump; the relationship between the muzzle and the cranial region is approximately 1:1. The skin is adherent on all parts and does not form frontal folds.

• Craging: Seen in profile and from the front it is slightly arched; is strong corresponding to the body and limbs, but it doesn't look heavy. The posterior region is not much wider than the region where the eyes are located.
• Ston: It is clearly noticeable and moderately marked.

facial region:

• Nariz: Black.
• Horcico: It is long, but it never ends on end. The nose is in broad correspondence, never sunk, but rather slightly arched (ram's nose).
• Labios: Adherents, black, with closed corners.Jaws / Teeth: Powerful jaws with a full scissor bite, regular and perfect with good adaptation of the upper incisors over the lower ones without leaving space. The teeth are implanted vertically in the maxilla, showing 42 healthy teeth according to dental formula (lack of M3 is tolerated). Caliper bite allowed; in the lower jaw there should be no narrowness next to the fangs.
• Cheeks: Poorly developed.
• Ojors: Light brown to as dark as possible, medium-sized, oval, or sunk or bulging, neither very together nor very separate from each other. Adherent eyelids, they don't show the conjunctiva. The whites of the eyes (visible part of the dermis) does not show redness.
• Obars: High insertion and placed not far behind, pendants, medium-sized, stuck and fleshy.

Neck:

Forms a light curve that continues without interruption to the cross. It is longer than it is wide; has no loose or double chin.

Body:

• Cruz: Pronounced, especially in the male.Back: Robust, straight, wide.
• Itmors: Widths, powerful, well muscled.
• Glikeness: Wide, relatively long, gently rounded, in the form of progressive transition to the root of the tail, never higher than the back.
• Pecho: Large, deep, reaches at least to elbow height; not barrel-shaped but rather oval.
• Línand the bottom: Only slightly retracted.

Tail:

With lots of hair. When it is standing it carries it hung in a straight line; Also during the movement it folds only slightly without exceeding the back line.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Straight, parallel, not closed.

• Shoulder / Arms: Long, obliquely placed; Among them form an angle not too obtuse. They have good muscles.
• Elbows: Glued to the body.
• Metacarpus: Strong, firm, viewed from the front they are straight and viewed from the side almost vertical.
• Pinis previous: Straight (no deviations outwards or inwards), rounded, compact; well arched fingers; black pads.

LATER MEMBERS: Viewed from behind they are not placed too tightly; they are parallel; lukewarm joints- tarsians and feet do not deviate inward or outward.

• Cadhere: In oblique position.
• Thigh: Rather long; placed obliquely, has strong muscles. The thigh and leg form a fairly sharp angle.
• Atibio-tarsal articulation: Powerful, with a marked angle between the leg and the metatarsal.
• Pinis later: Straight, just a little long; arched toes; black pads.

Movement:

Cover the ground, it is balanced in all walks; good momentum and breakthrough; both during walking and jogging, observed front and back, conducts limbs in a straight line.

Mantle

• Fur: Hair should be a little soft to hard, quite long, stuck and never form a streak; Despite having a lot of internal fleece, you can recognize the shapes of your body structure. The hair is smooth, although it is allowed to be slightly wavy; on the neck and chest (especially in the male) a mane is formed; There are visible feathers in the anterior members and "pants" marked in the posterior members.
• Color: Yellow (lion color), red, reddish brown, also sand color (pale yellow, cream-coloured) and all its combinations, although with a black mask. Hair is allowed to have black tips; However, black should not be the basic hair color. The paleness of the basic color in the lower part of the tail, on the necklace, In the feathers of the previous members and in the "pants" of the posterior. A small white spot or a thin white streak is tolerated on the chest and white hairs on the fingers.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

• Males: 72 – 80 cm., ideal measure 76 cm.,
• females: 65 – 75 cm., ideal measure 70 cm..

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..



FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
• Severe anatomical failures (p. e.g.. notable cow members, carp back marked, badly beaten back, exaggerated outward deviation in the forefoot, absolutely insufficient angulation in the shoulder joints, elbow, knee and tibial-tarsian).

• brown truffle.
• Excessive depigmentation on the lips
• Lack of teeth (except the M3), superior and inferior prognathism; other faults in the bite.
• Eyes without brown color.
• Ectropión, ectropion.
• Tail too curled or carried too high and curled.
• Brown pads.
• Curly or frizzy hair.
• Lack of color (brown with brown truffle and brown pads; Black with fire; silver black; deer color).
• Total lack of mask
• Too much white color (that reaches from the fingers to the carpus, stain on the chest larger than a hand, white color elsewhere).

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

TRANSLATION: Federation Canófila Mexicana a.c..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Leo, Gentle Lion, Gentle Giant (English).
2. Chien Leonberg (French).
3. Leo (German).
4. Leo (Portuguese).
5. Leo (español).

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The Landseer was created together with Newfoundland on the east coast of Canada. The great island of Newfoundland, located off the coast of Canada, gave his ancestors his name. Just 100 years the ways of Landseer they separated from those of Newfoundland. The reason was that they wanted to keep their skin color black and white.. More on this later. Who descended from the dogs of the Vikings of pre-Columbian times, from Spain or from the dogs of the Indians, are legends that remain untested. But, according to the current genetic map of canine breeds prepared in 2017 by an international group of researchers led by Heidi G. Parker, there is a close relationship with the recuperators, What, like the Labrador, come from the same area. Probably the ancestors of the Landseer or Newfoundland arrived in North America with the first European settlers.

The big dogs proved to be important helpers for fishermen and sealers in the cold waters of the North Atlantic., and were also occasionally useful in hunting bears and big game. It also, landowners or Landseers they carried loads and even as a draft dog they are said to provide exceptional services. Working with fishermen in extremely harsh weather was very demanding. The Landseer had to think, had to do heavy work on the networks, saved the lives of the castaways over and over again. In this way he developed the peculiarities of his being and his physique.. He accomplished amazing things in the service of humanity. The Landseers or landowners came to England over and over again with cod ships as early as the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here he became famous very early for his impressive achievements.

The famous poet Lord Byron put in 1808 your dear boatswain Landseer an impressive monument. He had the words engraved on his tombstone: «Here rest the bones of one who possessed beauty without vanity, strength without exuberance, courage without savagery, and all the virtues of man without his vices". Here the greatness of character of these dogs is expressed, that can still be experienced today. The painter Sir Edwin Landseer immortalized his Newfoundlands black and white in oil several times around 1830. There is some evidence that dogs documented as Newfoundland Oh ya en Canis Earth News 1700 were predominantly black and white and that it was only later that the pure black or brown dogs that are typical of Newfoundland today. The black and white guy went out of style in England. But, Swiss and German cynologists and breeders brought the last good dogs from England and built a continental European breed.

To save these black and white dogs from Newfoundland, they were declared their own race around 1900, named after their famous painter «Landseer«. So this ancient type of dog with a great history was preserved for the world of dogs.. Since then, the Newfoundland and Landseers are raised separately. Later it is said that Kuvasz and Pyrenean Mountain Dogs were crossed to stabilize the white color of the soil.

In 1960 the Landseer (continental-european type) was officially recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

According to the breed standard of the Landseer, You must give the impression of being a but powerful and well balanced. The legs are relatively longer than the black Newfoundland. The back is straight and strong. The hind legs and shoulders are muscular.

The upper layer must be long and as straight as possible, very dense and soft to the touch. The main color of the layer is white with various patches black in the rump, the neck, backsplash, belly, legs and the tail should be white.

The head should be black with the white snout and symmetric white extends from the snout to the head, ending with the white collar. It has a distinctive shape with a noble facial expression. The ears are medium-sized and eyes should be dark brown. the size of the Landseer will of 67 to 80 cm., and at birth weigh between 500 to 750 grams and at the age of 1 year can be reached despite 50 to 60 kg.

Like all mastiff-type breeds, the Landseer It is also grown very fast during its first year. Therefore one must be careful with the exercise, because if it becomes sedentary can suffer from overweight.

Throughout its development, and even at maturity (that is not until the dog is of 3 or 4 years of age), the Landseer is a very active dog who likes to do all kinds of activities. Swimming, for example, is your favorite activity. So when a Landseer smells and sees the water, already no boundaries, jump to the water.

The Landseer he is a very accommodating dog with his master. It is active, has good temperament, but it is not a nervous dog. It is a very confident dog, Intelligent, loyal to their own people, fairly mild in nature and, When they are given sufficient exercise outdoors, it attaches very well to home life. In general terms, most of Landseer they are very independent and have a mind of its own. The Landseer is very easy to train, much love and patience will be rewarded with a partner for life.

As we said in previous lines to most of the Landseer, they love water and walks, It is therefore necessary to fulfill these wishes to the dog. Being on the water takes it as a job, reason why can take advantage of these time to play to find objects, launch toy water to make it look, It can be one excellent training both for the owner and as for the dog. It is a good diver and with appropriate training, they are able to find objects in the bottom of any Lake. In this regard, It is good to note that if you want to go swimming with your Landseer you should keep in mind that, the dog will try to rescue and towed back to land. So, no doubt have to be careful to do this the first time. Basic training is required so that the dog knows when you are playing, and when not. Any other activity with the family is also something that the Landseer always wants to do.

When it comes to behaviour towards other dogs, children and people there is no problem. Especially the Landseer, they love to children.

It is good to socialize with other dogs puppies, because if he is male, It can be very dominant. But with a proper education, There will not be any problem.

The Landseer can be educated very well. It is intelligent, interested and quickly understand what you are allowed to do and what you are not. Sometimes he takes it easy, but a little motivated he is very cooperative and tries to make his lord and master happy. The puppy should already show itself clearly and without exception where the hammer hangs. There should be no doubt about the orientation of your humans, as well as on the intimate relationship with.

Always keep in mind that this dog is the strongest and that orientation only works through unquestionable recognition. But with praise and consequences you can basically accomplish everything with it. On the basis of a good education you can even train very well at Landseer. Many Landseer are used as rescue dogs in the water, but also on earth. For this you can pass the work tests with water in the clubs.

The maintenance and care of the Landseer they are complex as with all big dogs. The dense and weather resistant layer should be brushed regularly with a special brush. Should not be sheared or trimmed.

The dogs of the breed Landseer like all large dogs they tend to hip joint dysplasia, twisting of the stomach. Due to their constitution and their dense fur they do not tolerate heat well.

Nutrition / Food

Like all large dogs, the Landseer needs a lot of good food. Especially in the growth phase you need professional nutritional planning. A high positioned food bowl is useful to counteract the risk of stomach twisting. You should always pay close attention to your weight.

Life expectancy is between 10 and 12 years.

You should only purchase a puppy locally from a breeder who is affiliated with the FCI. Puppies of this breed cost between 1.500 and 2.000 EUR.

Photos:

1 – Puppy landseer – 3 months old by OdinetPietra / CC BY-SA
2 – Landseer by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/548945
3 – Landseer by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/550456
4 – Cleo 11 months by Per Jensen – Flickr
5 – Landseer at PhotoEmotions (pixabay.com)
6 – Landseer by Katrina_S (pixabay.com)

• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
• Group :
• Section : . .

Federations:

• – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.2 Molossoid, mountain type. ⓘ

Germany, Canada, Switzerland

24.08.1960

Use:

Guard and companion dog.

General appearance:

The Landseer must give the impression of a large dog, strong and harmonious. Your limbs, especially in males, they are proportionally longer than in the black Newfoundland.

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Head:

The skin of the head, short hair cover, it is wrinkle free. The head profile is marked, but it has an expression of nobility.

• Craging: Wide and bulky, with a well developed occipital protuberance.
• Dfronto-nasal depression: Marked, but not as noticeable and abrupt as in St. Bernard's dogs.

facial region:

• Trufa: black.
• Horcico: The length of the muzzle is equal to its height measured against the frontal-nasal depression.
• Labios: Thin and pigmented in black; the superiors, which are as stiff as possible and do not drool, slightly cover the lower ones.
• Jaws/Teeth: Scissor bite.
• Cheeks: Moderately developed, gradually melting into the muzzle.
• Ojors: Medium-sized, moderately sunken, brown or dark brown, although light chestnut is tolerated. friendly expression; almond-shaped eyelids; the palpebral conjunctiva is not visible. Overly clear eyes (sulfur or yellowish gray color) are considered as fouls, as well as eyes implanted too close to each other.
• Obars: Medium-sized, reach the inner corner of the eye when placed towards the eyes; form triangular, a little rounded on its bottom edge, implanted high in the skull, but not too far back. Flat and glued to the sides of the head, they are covered with short and fine hair and have stripes of longer hair only at the back of the insert.

Neck:

The neck in its cross section is not completely round, but slightly oval; he's muscular, and it rises wide from the region of shoulders and thorax towards the head. In symmetrical construction, the length of the neck, from the occipital protuberance to the withers, is approximately 3/4 to 4/5 the length of the head, measured from the occipital protuberance to the tip of the nose. The presence of dewlap is not desirable (throat and neck) notable.

Body:

It is very broad and powerful from the cross to the rump. The length from the withers to the tail insert should be approximately twice the length of the head.

• Espalda: Stiff and straight.
• Pork loin: Muscular.
• Glikeness: Wide, well rounded on the sides and back thanks to the powerful muscles that cover it.
• Pecho: In the middle of the very muscular shoulders, the chest is broad and deep with strongly arched ribs forming a corresponding rib cage.
• Vinbetween: Slightly retracted; between the belly and the back, a flat sag in the flank region must be visible.

A weak back is considered a fault, expired, loose backs, and the last ribs very short and an excessively retracted belly.

Tail:

Strong, reaches a little below the tibial-tarsal joint at most, covered in dense, leafy hair, but without forming feathers. When the dog is calm on its feet or at rest it carries it hanging down, eventually with a slight curve at the tip. During movement you can carry it straight with a slight upward bend at the tip. Tails bent or curled over the back are not tolerable.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: A robust muscle mass from the shoulders surrounds the strong humerus and forms a correct angulation at the junction with the powerful bones of the completely straight and muscular limbs.. The forelimb has some stripes of hair that reach the tibial-tarsal joint.

• Elbows: Well attached to the lower part of the thorax in a fairly high position and completely directed backwards.

LATER MEMBERS: The rear limb is powerful. The hind limbs must have free movement and have strong bones surrounded by powerful muscles., so that the thigh region mainly shows extensive development.

• Thighs: They have a particularly broad development.
• Espolones: Are unacceptable, They must be amputated from the first days of birth.
• PIIS: Big and well formed (cat feet). Crushed or deviated feet are reprehensible. The fingers must be joined by strong interdigital membranes to the proximity of the tip of the fingers.

Movement:

The movement of the muscular limbs must be free and wide.

Mantle

• Plink: Except for the head, the coat must be long, where possible, smooth and bushy, soft to the touch and intermixed with inner fleece which should not be as dense as in Newfoundland. The presence of an outer layer of slightly wavy hair on the back and thighs is not penalized. When brushing hair in the opposite direction to the natural position, it must return by itself to the correct position.
• Colorr: The basic coat color is pure white with sharp, broken black plates distributed over the trunk and rump region.. The neck, the sill, the belly, limbs and tail must be white. The head is black. The presence of a white mark on the muzzle is typical of the breed, attached with a whitelist, symmetrical and not very wide. Smoke colored spots on the white background are not considered as faults, but they must be eliminated in breeding through selection.

Size and weight:

Alturto the cross: Height at withers in Landseer may fluctuate: in males an average between 72 and 80 cm and in females an average between 67 and 72 cm.. Small variations in size larger or smaller are tolerated.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..



FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. LANDSEER (EUROPEAN CONTINENTAL TYPE) (English).
2. LANDSEER (TYPE CONTINENTAL-EUROPEEN) (French).
3. LANDSEER (EUROPÄISCH-KONTINENTALER TYP) (German).
4. LANDSEER (TIPO EUROPEU CONTINENTAL) (Portuguese).
5. LANDSEER (TIPO EUROPEO CONTINENTAL) (español).