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Addisons
Disease
Allergies Anesthesia Cancer Digestive
Disorders Elbow
Dysplasia Eye
Problems Heart
Disease Hernia Hip
Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Kidney/Liver Laryngeal
Paralysis Missing
Teeth Osteochondrosis
Dissecans (OCD) Panosteitis Perianal
Fistulas Polyneuropathy Reproduction Temperament
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Temperament
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majority of Leonbergers show the affectionate, confident, and friendly temperament
that is desired in the breed. There is a small percentage of Leos that are aggressive
towards small children, which is very concerning in a breed that is touted as
a family companion dog. The results of the last survey confirm that many Leos
are protective. We also have some dogs that show a clear tendency towards aggression
to people, which is intolerable. We highly recommend socialization and obedience
training throughout a dog's life, but more so in the first two years, especially
in assertive individuals. We hope to see a mandatory temperament test for breeding
dogs to ensure an optimal Leonberger temperament in our breeding stock. |
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