Leonberger
Bred to look like a lion. Acts like your best friend.
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3 facts about the Leonberger
Fact #273
General
Heinrich Essig created the breed in Germany during the 1840s to look exactly like the prominent lion featured on the town crest of Leonberg.
Fact #274
General
They feature fully webbed feet and a highly water-resistant double coat making them superb natural swimmers used in modern water rescue.
Fact #275
General
The Leonberger was bred to resemble the lion on the town crest of Leonberg, Germany.