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Quiz about Lovable Leonbergers
Quiz about Lovable Leonbergers

Lovable Leonbergers Trivia Quiz


Few people have heard of this rare breed, but the Leonberger is finally becoming more popular thanks to its sweet, gentle personality. Learn all about these fascinating dogs!

A multiple-choice quiz by newfiegrl6. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
newfiegrl6
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
188,374
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1066
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Leonberger was first bred in Leonberg, Germany by whom? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Leonberger originated from a cross between a Newfoundland, a Saint Bernard, and a... Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Leonberger was bred to resemble the animal on Leonberg's town crest. What was the animal? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Many royal families have owned Leonbergers.


Question 5 of 10
5. The Leonberger almost went extinct during the World Wars. After World War II, how many Leos were left in the world? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Leonberger prefers not to get wet.


Question 7 of 10
7. Leonbergers commonly take part in all of these except... Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Leonberger should have white markings on its face and muzzle.


Question 9 of 10
9. Leonbergers are NOT usually prone to... Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Leonbergers drool much more than most breeds.



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1. The Leonberger was first bred in Leonberg, Germany by whom?

Answer: Heinrich Essig

Heinrich Essig was mayor of Leonberg. He began breeding Leonbergers in 1846 to honor the town. Leonbergers were bred specially to resemble the lion on the town crest.
2. The Leonberger originated from a cross between a Newfoundland, a Saint Bernard, and a...

Answer: Great Pyrenees (Pyrenean mountain dog)

The monks at St. Bernard were glad to give Essig several of their dogs for breeding. The Saint Bernard was becoming unhealthy due to inbreeding, and this helped improve the dogs (some of Essig's Saint Bernard crosses were later given back to the monastery). Essig crossed a Saint Bernard and a Landseer (black and white) Newfoundland, then backcrossed to a Great Pyrenees.

It is thought that another giant solid-color dog was used in the breeding program, since white markings on a Leonberger are undesirable, and the Saint Bernard and Landseer Newfoundland are parti-color.

This has never been proven.
3. The Leonberger was bred to resemble the animal on Leonberg's town crest. What was the animal?

Answer: Lion

Not surprisingly, Leonberg's mascot was a lion. The big, powerful Leonberger has tawny coloring and a thick mane, giving it a very lionlike appearance. Leonbergers can weigh from 80 to 160 pounds.
4. Many royal families have owned Leonbergers.

Answer: True

Empress Elizabeth of Austria, Napoleon II of France, the Prince of Wales, the King of Belgium, Bismarck, Emperor Napoleon III, and a Russian czar all had Leos!
5. The Leonberger almost went extinct during the World Wars. After World War II, how many Leos were left in the world?

Answer: 8

After World War I, only five Leonbergers remained. When the World Wars ended, the eight surviving dogs were bred with one another, resulting in 22 puppies. It took 25 years for the Leo to recover. In 1971 the first Leonberger was brought to the United States.
6. The Leonberger prefers not to get wet.

Answer: False

The Leonberger inherited its love of water from the Newfoundland. They make wonderful water rescue dogs and will even blow bubbles in their water dishes!
7. Leonbergers commonly take part in all of these except...

Answer: Lurecoursing

The Leonberger does not have a strong prey drive and will not do well in lurecoursing competitions. Leos love other animals and will enjoy living with cats.
The Leo is much more agile and energetic than most of the giant breeds. Agility is a fun activity for Leos and will keep them fit. They are big and powerful -- perfect for draft work.
The Leonberger is a good candidate for Search and Rescue work. It has a good nose for tracking and, like the Newfoundland, can rescue drowning people.
8. The Leonberger should have white markings on its face and muzzle.

Answer: False

The Leonberger has a dark mask over its face. Too much white on its body is undesirable.
9. Leonbergers are NOT usually prone to...

Answer: Epilepsy

Do not let your Leonberger puppy get overweight! Remember, these are BIG dogs and any extra weight, especially in a growing puppy, will be hard on their skeletal structures. Don't buy a Leo puppy unless the parents are OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) certified. To avoid bloat, never exercise your Leonberger until at least an hour after he eats.
10. Leonbergers drool much more than most breeds.

Answer: False

Leonbergers have little flew development, and they have been bred to have "dry mouths". Leos will drool occasionally, but no more than most smaller dogs. However, they do like to spit water!
Source: Author newfiegrl6

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