Breeder
List Leonbergers
within the US are registered with our National Breed Club which is the Leonberger
Club of America (LCA). Leonbergers are not AKC recognized. LCA registered
breeders and kennels are required to adhere to stringent Breeding
Regulations as well as abide by the LCA
Code of Ethics by which we hope to protect the future of this wonderful breed.
Before you decide to purchase
a Leonberger, find out some simple
facts about them as well as what
life is really like with a Leonberger and answers to some frequently
asked questions.
Some
questions to ask a breeder:
1.
Have both parents passed OFA hip and elbow xrays?
2. Have both parents passed
a CERF eye exam?
3. Have both parents had thyroid testing done?
4. What
is the age of the female and how many litters has she had?
5. What are the
temperaments of both parents like?
6. Where are the puppies whelped and raised?
7. What kind of socialization experiences are the puppies provided during the
first eight weeks of their lives?
8. What kind of health guarantee does the
breeder provide?
9. Does the breeder keep in touch with previous puppy buyers?
10. Is he/she available for help to you throughout the puppy's lifetime?
11.
What is the breeder specifically hoping to achieve from this particular mating/breeding?
12. What can the breeder tell you about the health, longevity, temperament, and
structure of the parents, grandparents, and littermates of each parent?
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