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goalhofer · 3 months ago

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2024 olympics Germany roster

Archery

Florian Unruh (Rendsburg)

Katharina Bauer (Berlin)

Michelle Kroppen (Kevelaer)

Charline Schwarz (Nürnberg)

Athletics

Velten Schneider (Leonberg)

Yannick Wolf (Munich)

Owen Ansah (Hamburg)

Joshua Hartmann (Siegen)

Jean Bredau (Potsdam)

Robert Farken (Leipzig)

Marius Probst (Herne)

Manuel Mordi (Hamburg)

Joshua Abuaku (Oberhausen)

Emil Agyekum (Berlin)

Constantin Preis (Munich)

Karl Bebendorf (Dresden)

Frederik Ruppert (Aachen)

Lucas Ansah-Peprah (Stuttgart)

Kevin Kranz (Frankfurt)

Marc Koch (Berlin)

Manuel Sanders (Duelman)

Samuel Fitwi-Sibhatu (Stadtkyll)

Amanal Petros (Nürnberg)

Richard Ringer (Überlingen)

Leo Köpp (Konstanz)

Christopher Linke (Potsdam)

Tobias Potye (Munich)

Bo Lita-Baehre (Düsseldorf)

Torben Blech (Siegen)

Oleg Zernikel (Landau)

Simon Batz (Offendorf)

Max Hess (Chemnitz)

Henrik Janssen (Norden)

Clemens Prüfer (Potsdam)

Miká Sosna (Hamburg)

Max Dehning (Leverkusen)

Julian Weber (Mainz)

Merlin Hummel (Kronach)

Sören Klose (Porta Westfalica)

Mona Mayer (Munich)

Skadi Schier (Lübben)

Domenika Mayer (Böblingen)

Rebekka Haase (Zschopau)

Gina Lückenkemper (Hamm)

Majtie Kolberg (Ahrweiler)

Nele Wessel (Annaberg-Buchholz)

Hanna Klein (Landau In Der Pfalz)

Carolina Krafzik (Niefern-Öschelbronn)

Olivia Gürth (Diez)

Gesa Krause (Ehringshausen)

Lea Meyer (Löningen)

Alexandra Burghardt (Mühldorf Am Inn)

Sophia Junk (Trier)

Lisa Mayer (Giessen)

Eileen Demes (Neu-Isenburg)

Alicia Schmidt (Ingolstadt)

Laura Hottenrott (Heilbad Heiligenstadt)

Melat Kejeta (Baunatal)

Saskia Feige (Potsdam)

Christina Honsel (Dorsten)

Imke Onnen (Langenhagen)

Anjuli Knäsche (Preetz)

Mikaelle Assani (Pforzheim)

Malaika Mihambo (Heidelberg)

Laura Müller (Verrenberg)

Alina Kenzel (Konstanz)

Katharina Maisch (Bad Urach)

Yemisi Ogunleye (Bellheim)

Kristin Pudenz (Herford)

Marike Steinacker (Wermelskirchen)

Claudine Vita (Frankfurt)

Christin Hussong (Zweibrücken)

Till Steinforth (Magdeburg)

Niklas Kaul (Mainz)

Leo Neugebauer (Stuttgart)

Carolin Schäfer (Bad Wildungen)

Sophie Weissenberg (Neubrandenburg)

Badminton

Fabian Roth (Saarbrücken)

Max Lamsfuss (Saarbrücken)

Marvin Seidel (St. Ingbert)

Yvonne Li (Mülheim An Der Ruhr)

Basketball

Isaac Bonga (Neuwid)

Oscar Da Silva (Munich)

Maodo Lô (Berlin)

Niels Giffey (Berlin)

Nick Weiler-Babb (Arlington, Texas)

Johannes Voigtmann (Eisenach)

Franz Wagner (Berlin)

Victor Wagner (Berlin)

Daniel Theis (Salzgitter)

Dennis Schröder (Braunschwieg)

Johannes Thiemann (Trier)

Andreas Obst (Halle)

Satou Sabally (Freiburg Im Breisgau)

Nyara Sabally (Freiburg Im Breisgau)

Alexis Peterson (Columbus, Ohio)

Alexandra Wilke (Berlin)

Marie Gülich (Altenkirchen)

Leonie Fiebich (Landserg Am Lech)

Luisa Geiselsöder (Ansbach)

Alina Hartmann (Bamberg)

Frieda Bühner (Georgsmarienhütte)

Emily Bessoir (Berlin)

Lina Sontag (Kleinmachnow)

Romy Bär (Chemnitz)

Svejna Brunckhorst (Berlin)

Sonja Greinacher (Essen)

Elisa Mevius (Rendsburg)

Stella Reichert (Kassel)

Boxing

Magomed Schachidov (Munich)

Nelvie Tiafack (Cologne)

Maxine Kloetzer (Chemnitz)

Canoeing

Sideris Tasiadis (Augsburg)

Noah Hegge (Augsburg)

Stefan Hengst (Hamm)

Jakob Thordsen (Hamburg)

Anton Winkelmann (Berlin)

Max Lemke (Heppelheim)

Jacob Schopf (Potsdam)

Tom Liebscher-Lucz (Dresden)

Max Rendschmidt (Bonn)

Sebastian Brendel (Schwedt)

Tim Hecker (Berlin)

Peter Kretschmer (Schwerin)

Enja Roesseling (Berlin)

Maike Jakob (Magdeburg)

Hedi Kliemke (Haldensleben)

Elena Lillik (Weimar)

Ricarda Funk (Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler)

Jule Hake (Olfen)

Paulina Paszek (Munich)

Pauline Jagsch (Berlin)

Lisa Jahn (Berlin)

Climbing

Yannick Flohé (Essen)

Alexander Megos (Erlangen)

Lucia Dörffel (Chemnitz)

Cycling

Philip Schaub (Ludwigsburg)

Nils Politt (Cologne)

Max Schachmann (Berlin)

Maximilian Dörnbach (Heilbad Heiligenstadt)

Luca Spiegel (Kaiserslautern)

Stefan Bötticher (Leinefelde-Worbis)

Tobias Buck-Gramcko (Göttingen)

Roger Kluge (Eisenhüttenstadt)

Theo Reinhardt (Berlin)

Tim Teutenberg (Mettmann)

Julian Schelb (Breisach)

Luca Schwarzbauer (Nürtingen)

Alina Beck (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)

Franziska Koch (Mettmann)

Liane Lippert (Friedrichshafen)

Antonia Nidermaier (Bruckmühl)

Mieke Kröger (Bielefeld)

Lea Friedrich (Dassow)

Emma Hinze (Hildesheim)

Pauline Grabosch (Magdeburg)

Franziska Brausse (Metzingen)

Lisa Klein (Saarbrücken)

Laura Süssemilch (Weingarten)

Lena Reissner (Gera)

Nina Graf (Berlin)

Kim Müller (Remscheld)

Diving

Lars Rüdiger (Berlin)

Moritz Wesemann (Halle)

Timo Bartel (Würselen)

Jaden Eichermann-Gregorchuk (Munich)

Saskia Oettinghaus (Rostock)

Pauline Pfeif (Berlin)

Jette Müller (Rostock)

Lena Hentschel (Berlin)

Christina Wassen (Eschweiler)

Equestrian

Frederic Wandres (Kehl)

Michael Jung (Bad Soden)

Christoph Wahler (Uelzen)

Philipp Weishaupt (Augsburg)

Christian Kukuk (Warendorf)

Richard Vogel (Mannheim)

Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl (Rosenheim)

Isabell Wurth (Issum)

Julia Krajewski (Langenhagen)

Fencing

Szabó Mátyás (Dormagen)

Anne Sauer (Bonn)

Field hockey

Mathias Müller (Hamburg)

Mats Grambusch (Mönchengladbach)

Tom Grambusch (Mönchengladbach)

Lukas Windfeder (Mülheim An Der Ruhr)

Niklas Wellen (Krefeld)

Johannes Grosse (Berlin)

Thies Prinz (Berlin)

Paul-Philipp Kaufmann (Mannheim)

Teo Hinrichs (Mannheim)

Gonzalo Peillat (Mannheim)

Jan Rühr (Düsseldorf)

Justus Weigand (Nürnberg)

Marco Miltkau (Hamburg)

Martin Zwicker (Köthen)

Hannes Müller (Köthen)

Malte Hellwig (Mülheim An Der Ruhr)

Moritz Ludwig (Berlin)

Jean-Paul Danneberg (Cologne)

Alexander Stadler (Heidelberg)

Emma Davidsmeyer (Bremen)

Kira Horn (Hamburg)

Amelie Wortmann (Hamburg)

Nike Lorenz (Berlin)

Selin Oruz (Krefeld)

Benedetta Wenzel (Berlin)

Anne Schröder (Düsseldorf)

Lisa Nolte (Düsseldorf)

Lena Micheel (Berlin)

Charlotte Stapenhorst (Berlin)

Nathalie Kubalski (Dinslaken)

Sonja Zimmermann (Grünstadt)

Cécile Pieper (Heidelberg)

Viktoria Huse (Braunschweig)

Felicia Wiedermann (Hamburg)

Stine Kurz (Stuttgart)

Jette Fleschütz (Hamburg)

Linnea Weidemann (Berlin)

Golf

Stephan Jäger (Chattanooga, Tennessee)

Matthias Schmid (Regensberg)

Esther Henseleit (Hamburg)

Lexi Försterling (Berlin)

Gymnastics

Pascal Brendel (Hochtaunuskreis)

Lukas Dauser (Ebersberg)

Nils Dunkel (Berlin)

Timo Eder (Ludwigsburg)

Andreas Toba (Hanover)

Fabian Vogel (Düsseldorf)

Helen Kevrić (Stuttgart)

Pauline Schäfer-Bach (Chemnitz)

Sarah Voss (Dormagen)

Magarita Kolosov (Fellbach-Schmiden)

Darja Varfolomeev (Fellbach-Schmiden)

Anja Kosan (Fellbach-Schmiden)

Daniella Kromm (Fellbach-Schmiden)

Alina Oganesyan (Fellbach-Schmiden)

Hannah Vester (Zornheim)

Emilia Wickert (Ulm)

Handball

David Späth (Kaiserslautern)

Johannes Golla (Weisbaden)

Luca Witzke (Kempen)

Sebastian Heymann (Heilbronn)

Justus Fischer (Hanover)

Juri Knorr (Flensburg)

Julian Köster (Bielefeld)

Renārs Uščins (Magdeburg)

Kai Häfner (Schwäbisch Gmünd)

Tim Hornke (Hanover)

Andreas Wolff (Euskirchen)

Rune Dahmke (Kiel)

Lukas Mertens (Wilhelmshaven)

Christoph Steinert (Berlin)

Marko Grgić (Eisenach)

Jannik Kohlbacher (Bensheim)

Alina Grijseels (Wesel)

Meike Schmelzer (Weisbaden)

Lisa Antl (Ingolstadt)

Xenia Smits (Antwerp, Belgium)

Emily Bölk (Buxtehude)

Annika Lott (Henstedt-Ulzburg)

Sarah Wachter (Berlin)

Julia Maidhof (Aschaffenburg)

Antje Döll (Haldensleben)

Jenny Behrend (Rendsburg)

Katharina Filter (Hamburg)

Viola Leuchter (Hamburg)

Julia Behnke (Mannheim)

Johanna Stockschläder (Siegen)

Judo

Timo Cavelius (Munich)

Erik Abramov (Potsdam)

Igor Wandtke (Lübeck)

Eduard Trippel (Rüsselsheim Am Main)

Katharina Menz (Backnang)

Mascha Ballhaus (Hamburg)

Pauline Starke (Nürnberg)

Miriam Butkereit (Hamburg)

Anna-Maria Wagner (Ravensburg)

Renée Lucht (Hamburg)

Pentathlon

Marvin Dogue (Ludwigshafen Am Rhein)

Fabian Liebig (Berlin)

Rebecca Langrehr (Berlin)

Annika Zillekens (Berlin)

Rowing

Jonas Gelsen (Frankfurt)

Anton Finger (Berlin)

Moritz Wolff (Berlin)

Julius Christ (Leverkusen)

Sönke Kruse (Leipzig)

Frederik Breuer (Bonn)

Benedict Eggeling (Eschwege)

Max John (Malchin)

Mattes Schönherr (Berlin)

Wolf-Niclas Schroeder (Wismar)

Oliver Zeidler (Dachau)

Marc Weber (Lich)

Max Appel (Ratzeburg)

Tim Naske (Hamburg)

Laurits Follert (Duisburg)

Torben Johannesen (Hamburg)

Olaf Roggensack (Berlin)

Jonas Wiesen (Koblenz)

Alexandra Föster (Meschede)

Pia Greiten (Ostercappeln)

Leonie Menzel (Mettmann)

Tabea Schendekehl (Lünen)

Maren Völz (Schenkenberg)

Sailing

Sebastian Kördel (Radolfzell)

Jannis Maus (Oldenburg)

Jakob Meggendorfer (Rosenheim)

Andreas Spranger (Mühldorf Am Inn)

Simon Diesch (Tettnang)

Philipp Buhl (Immenstadt Am Allgäu)

Paul Kohlhoff (Bremen)

Theresa Steinlein (Starnberg)

Julia Büsselberg (Berlin)

Marla Bergmann (Hamburg)

Hanna Wille (Hamburg)

Anna Markfort (Berlin)

Leonie Meyer (Kiel)

Alica Stuhlemmer (Kiel)

Shooting

Maximilian Ulbrich (Berlin)

Robin Walter (Berlin)

Sven Korte (Berlin)

Christian Reitz (Löbau)

Florian Peter (Berlin)

Anna Janssen (Berlin)

Josefin Eder (Berlin)

Kathrin Murche (Elsnig)

Lisa Müller (Weingarten)

Joslyn Beer (Goslar)

Doreen Vennekamp (Gelnhausen)

Nadine Messerschmidt (Suhl)

Nele Wissmer (Hanover)

Skateboarding

Tyler Edtmayer (Lenggries)

Lilly Stoephasius (Berlin)

Soccer

Merle Frohms (Celle)

Sarai Linder (Sinsheim)

Kathrin Hendrich (Eupen, Belgium)

Bibi Schulze (Bad Soden)

Marina Hegering (Bocholt)

Janina Minge (Lindau)

Lea Schüller (Tönisvorst)

Sydney Lohmann (Pürgen)

Sjoeke Nüsken (Hamm)

Laura Freigang (Kiel)

Alexandra Popp-Höppe (Gelsenkirchen)

Ann-Katrin Berger (Göppingen)

Sara Doursoun-Khajeh (Cologne)

Elisa Senss (Oldenburg)

Giulia Gwinn (Tettnang)

Jule Brand (Germersheim)

Klara Bühl (Hassfurt)

Vivien Endemann (Oldenburg)

Felicitas Rauch (Peine)

Etonam-Nicole Anyomi (Krefeld)

Surfing

Tim Elter (Berlin)

Camilla Kemp (Cascais, Portugal)

Swimming

Artem Selin (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)

Luca Armbruster (Essen)

Peter Varjasi (Erlangen)

Timo Sorgius (Saarbrücken)

Josha Salchow (Troisdorf)

Lukas Märtens (Magdeburg)

Rafael Miroslaw (Bloomington, Indiana)

Oliver Klemet (Frankfurt)

Sven Schwarz (Hanover)

Florian Wellbrock (Bremen)

Ole Braunschweig (Berlin)

Marek Ulrich (Dessau)

Kaii Winkler (Miami, Florida)

Melvin Imoudu (Schwedt)

Leonie Märtens (Magdeburg)

Nicole Maier (Bottrup)

Nele Schulze (Berlin)

Nina Holt (Erkelenz)

Julia Mrozinski (Hamburg)

Isabel Gose (Berlin)

Anna Elendt (Dreieich)

Angelina Köhler (Dernbach)

Laura Riedemann (Halle)

Leonie Beck (Augsburg)

Table tennis

Dimitrij Ovtcharov (Düsseldorf)

Qiu Dang (Nürtingen)

Timo Boll (Erbach)

Annett Kaufmann (Wolfsburg)

Nina Mittelham (Willich)

Xiaona Shan (Düsseldorf)

Wan Yuan (Berlin)

Taekwondo

Lorena Brandl (Pförring)

Tennis

Dominik Koepfer (Tampa, Florida)

Maximilian Marterer (Stein)

Jan-Lennard Struff (Warstein)

Alexander Zverev; Jr. (Monte Carlo, Monaco)

Kevin Krawietz (Munich)

Tim Pütz (Usingen)

Angelique Kerber (Puszczykowo, Poland)

Tamara Korpatsch (Hamburg)

Tatjana Maria (Bad Saulgau)

Laura Siegemund (Stuttgart)

Triathlon

Tim Hellwig (Neustadt An Der Weinstrasse)

Lasse Lührs (Wingst)

Jonas Schomburg (Hanover)

Nina Eim (Itzehoe)

Laura Lindemann (Berlin)

Lisa Tertsch (Offenbach Am Main)

Volleyball

Nils Ehlers (Berlin)

Clemens Wickler (Starnberg)

Christian Fromm (Berlin)

Moritz Reichert (Dudweiler)

Johannes Tille (Mühldorf Am Inn)

Grozer György; Jr. (Budapest, Hungary)

Julian Zenger (Wangen Im Allgäu)

Lukas Kampa (Bochum)

Anton Brehme (Leipzig)

Anton Schott (Berlin)

Moritz Karlitzek (Hammelburg)

Tobias Krick (Bingem Am Rhein)

Tobias Brand (Mainz)

Lukas Maase (Dresden)

Svenja Müller (Hamburg)

Cinja Tillmann (Hamburg)

Laura Ludwig-Bowes (Berlin)

Louisa-Christin Lippmann (Herford)

Wrestling

Erik Thiele (Berlin)

Lucas Lazogianis (Stuttgart)

Jello Krahmer (Lorch)

Anastasia Blayvas (Halle)

Annika Wendle (Lahr)

Sandra Paruszewski (Stuttgart)

Luisa Niemesch (Karlsruhe)

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momwithdog · 10 months ago

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Leonberger Dogs: Facts and Personality Traits

Loyal. Intelligent. Protective. Muscular. Fluff ball. Gentle giant. If that’s your idea of an ideal pet, it’s about time you familiarize yourself better with Leonberger dogs. A relatively rare breed, these dogs are slowly but surely getting their due recognition and gaining popularity both as family and therapy dogs.

Sounds intriguing? Let’s delve deeper and find out more about Leonberger characteristics, history, personality, health, and more, to help you decide whether this big bundle of love would make a good fit for your home.

History of the Leonberger Dog

Leonberger dogs were first bred in Germany in the mid-19th century by Heinrich Essig, a city councilor and dog breeder from Leonberg. Essig wanted a dog with the traits and characteristics of the Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, and Saint Bernard. The result was the Leonberger, the first litter of which was born in 1846. The breed quickly gained recognition and was accepted into the German Kennel Club.

Originally used as watchdogs and draft dogs, Leonbergers went on to become popular family pets. They were used extensively as messenger and ambulance dogs during World War I. However, the breed’s future seemed bleak after the war, as only 25 Leonberger dogs remained, of which only 5 were of breeding quality.

It was thanks to two devoted lovers of the breed — Stadelmann and Josenhans — that the Leonberger dogs were saved from extinction. They started a club to save the breed. The program was taken over by the German government during the war and later taken forward by the Deutsche Club fur Leonberger Hunde.

The breed played an active role during World War II as well, and only eight survived. The present-day Leonbergers’ ancestry can be traced to those eight survivors. One of the most interesting Leonberger facts is that this breed has been pushed to the brink of extinction, not once but twice, and managed to bounce back — which tells you everything you need to know about their resilience.

Despite its long-standing history and lineage, the breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as recently as January 1, 2010. Today, they continue to be used as working dogs, therapy dogs, and family dogs around the world.

Leonberger Breed Standard

Leonberger dogs are large, muscular, elegant, and sociable. The breed is characterized by a distinct black mask, substantial bone, a double coat, and a balanced build. The outer coat lies flat and is medium-soft to coarse to touch. It typically runs straight with some generalized wave patterns. The males are strong and powerful, and have a lion-like mane on the chest and neck whereas female Leonbergers have a shorter coat and an unmistakable feminine build.

The undercoat is dense and soft, although it may lose its thickness in warmer climates or during summer months. Despite the double coat, the body outline is distinct and recognizable. Leonbergers have some amount of ear feathering, ample fur on their legs, the tail is thick and well-furnished, and their toes webbed.

This is a dimorphic breed, meaning you can tell a male and female Leonberger apart easily owing to their discernible appearances. Imposing in size, graceful in its gait, the Leonberger is self-assured and attentive.

Leonberger size

LEONBERGER HEIGHTLEONBERGER WEIGHTMale71–80 cm (28–31 in), average 75 cm (30 in)120–170 lb (54–77 kg), average 145 lb (66 kg)Female65–75 cm (26–30 in), average 70 cm (28 in)100–135 lb (45–61 kg), average 115 lb (52 kg)

Leonberger Temperament and Personality Traits

Now that you have all the Leonberger facts about its origin and physical attributes, let’s move on to one of its most distinguishing and important characteristics (especially if you’re interested in Leonberger dogs for adoption) — its temperament.

One of the best ways to describe a Leonberger is that it’s a cuddly bear dressed as a lion. The German Leonberger is often referred to as a gentle giant because of their large size and calm temperament. They are extremely affectionate dogs with friendly, self-assured personalities, making them a great fit as family pets. Some of the key Leonberger traits and characteristics include:

Socialable

Highly trainable

Submissive to family members

Friendly with children and other dogs

Insensitive to noise

Non-reactive toward passers-by

Loyal

Intelligent

Playful

Thrive on attention from their human companions

Protective of their homes and families

Outdoorsy

Require mental and physical stimulation

However, it’s important to bear in mind that despite all the amenable Leonberger traits, it is still a big dog. Without early socialization and training and an established hierarchy of control, they can get hard to handle.

Caring for a Leonberger — Everything You Need to Know

Is Leonberger a good family dog? Everything we know about this breed — be it Leonberger traits and temperament, their lineage, their history — seems to suggest so. However, a full-grown Leonberger dog is also a big responsibility to take on, quite literally. So, before these droopy-eyed fur balls melt your heart enough to send you looking for Leonberger dogs for adoption, take a moment to understand what you’re signing up for. Here is what caring for a Leonberger entails:

Leonberger training

Both male and female Leonbergers are large and strong. Besides, during their puppyhood and adolescence, these dogs are highly energetic and enthusiastic. You already know the answer to how big are Leonberger dogs, and they reach their full size around 1 year of age. So, you’re going to have at your hands a giant goofball, full of excited energy. That’s why it’s crucial to start training them early on.

It’s also vital to start socializing them as early as 20 weeks of age, by carefully exposing them to a wide variety of people, animals, and settings. This is essential for honing their friendly side and making sure your dog is non-reactive.

At the same time, your German Leonberger will need obedience training to become a well-mannered canine companion. Given the Leonberger size and weight, these dogs are invariably stronger than their owners and it’s near impossible to physically restrain them. That’s early, consistent, and quality training is key to teaching your dog how you want them to behave.

You can either work with a skilled trainer who has worked with Leonbergers or dogs of similar breeds in the past or do it yourself. Remember, when it comes to training, consistency is key! So, irrespective of whether or not you work with a trainer, your involvement is a must. It’s crucial to reiterate the lessons, discourage unwelcome behavior, and generously reward good behavior and obedience with treats and appreciation.

Leonberger grooming

Grooming is a big part of caring for a Leonberger dog. They have a thick double coat that needs consistent attention to be maintained properly. Without thorough brushing at least 2-3 times a week, Leonberger shedding can become a real issue and their coat may become matted — which can, in turn, trigger a host of other health issues.

Owing to the nature of their coat and a natural oil layer on their skin, German Leonberger dogs don’t need frequent baths. And when you do bathe them, it’s important to use dog-specific shampoos that don’t interfere with the natural composition of the skin and fur. Besides this, you also need to trim their nails often to avoid discomfort from overgrowth and risk of injuries, clean their ears regularly, and offer dental chews to maintain oral hygiene.

All of this requires you to have a certain hold on your dog. Remember, how big are Leonberger dogs? So, it’s not possible to overpower them in order to meet their grooming needs. That’s why I cannot reiterate enough how important and absolutely crucial it is to train this Lion dog well and early on.

Leonberger health

Like most dog breeds, the German Leoberger is also susceptible to certain health risks and concerns. Some of these include:

Hip Dysplasia: A hereditary condition where improper hip joint development leads to arthritis and pain

Elbow Dysplasia: A genetic condition similar to hip dysplasia

Cardiac issues: These giant dogs can suffer from heart conditions like dilated cardiomyopathy

Cancer: Leonbergers are also susceptible to certain cancers, like many other large breeds. The most common is Osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer

Bloat: Owing to their deep-chested structure, Leonbergers are at risk of bloat — a condition where the stomach twists after being filled with gas, cutting off blood flow. This can be life-threatening if not spotted and addressed immediately

Obesity: These giant dogs love their food, and are prone to obesity if their diet and exercise are not duly managed

Cataracts: With age, Leonbergers can develop cataracts that can compromise their vision

Like most large breeds, the Leonberger lifespan isn’t very long. They typically live for 8-9 years. However, with the right care and attention, you can give them a quality life, and in turn, earn a lifetime’s worth of love and joy from them.

If you are intent on bringing home a Leonberger, be mindful that this furry baby may need medical attention and care from time to time. You may even have to help them through some serious conditions, especially in their senior years. To make sure both you and your dog have a good quality of life, it’s critical to look into breeding practices, bloodline, and history when you go looking for Leonberger dogs for adoption.

All of these factors not only contribute to the Leonberger lifespan but also determine how healthy your pet is. And of course, the role of a healthy diet, good nutrition, and exercise in improving health markers can never be discounted.

Leonberger nutrition

A well-balanced, nutritious diet is crucial for your Leonberger pet to thrive to their full potential. Considering how big a full-grown Leonberger dog gets, you’re looking at generously sized meals. However, given their penchant for food and tendency for obesity, it’s important to not overdo the portions and choose ingredients carefully.

You can, of course, feed your German Leonberger high-quality commercial dog food that is designed specifically to meet the needs of large breeds. If you lean in favor of home-cooked meals for your pet, make sure you offer them high-protein, high-fiber diets, with chicken or beef as the main ingredients, with some vegetables, and even a limited quantity of grain like rice for a right balance of nutrients.

Whether you’re offering your dog packaged food or home-cooked meals, avoid ingredients like corn and soy as they offer little nutritional value and add a lot of empty calories. In addition to two main meals for a full-grown Leonberger dog, you can also include one or two servings of snacks, which can be eggs, fish, and fruits/vegetables that your dog can eat.

While calculating the food portion vis-à-vis the requisite caloric intake of your pet, do remember to factor in the snacks and treats, along with the main meals, to make sure your furry baby stays in the right weight range. Besides food, water is a key element of their nutrition. Make sure your Leonberger dog always has access to fresh and clean drinking water. Check with your vet about the need for supplements such as multivitamins, calcium, or joint supplements to support them as they age. Be open to adjusting their food as per the changing requirements of the body.

Leonberger exercise

A Leroberger is through and through an outdoors dog. While as puppies and adolescents, they are an exuberant bundle of energy, they do calm down once they mature. Even so, at every stage of life, a Leonberger thrives on being outdoors and getting a ton of exercise.

If you live in an apartment or a suburban house with a small yard, this breed can get a lot to handle. You will need to carve out time every day to take them out for vigorous exercise once, if not twice, a day.

A home with big open spaces, like a farm or a house with a huge, well-fenced yard, is an ideal home for a Leonberger. But if you have your heart set on this breed and want to bring them into a home with confined space, make sure you make space for long walks, jogging, weekend hikes, and trips to the park or the beach to play fetch. Otherwise, you will have on your hands a restless giant that destroys whatever it can lay its hands on.

I hope I have answered the questions you came with. Like, is a Leonberger dangerous? Even though they look intimidating, they’re not typically dangerous. Is Leonberger a good family dog? I always say, there are no bad dogs. Whether or not a Leonberger will make a good family dog for you depends entirely on your lifestyle and what you seek in a pet.

While I’ve laid out pretty much all there’s to know about the glorious Leonbergers. That said, every dog has a unique temperament. So it’s essential to see what kind of personality your pet has to decide the right approach to help them thrive and become a real asset to your life.

Ref:- https://momwithdog.com/leonberger-dogs/

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