The Leonberger
 

A complete overview on the Leonberger, a breed that suffered extremely by 2 Worldwars 

In the trilogy “The dog of Leonberg” 2 volumes are already published: 

Volume 1: A Turbulent Past.
This book covers the period 1846-1945.
After the creation of the Leonberger by Heinrich Essig, the breed became first very famous but afterwards knew also a time of vilification. The established cynophile world was hostile towards the Leonberger. The first standard. Almost total extinction after the first World War.

More info and buy vol. 1 

Volume 2: A Second beginning.
This book covers the period 1945-1978.
After WW II again the small population Leonbergers was seriously damaged. Slowly the breed recovers, first in Germany, followed later by France and Holland.

More info and buy vol.2

Published by the Independent Leo Gazette.

The author Metha Stramer:

Owns Leonbergers since 1962.
Founded, together with her sister José, the Dutch Leonberger Club.
Bred and showed Leonbergers.
Awarded with the golden pin of honour of the German Leonberger Club, the golden pin of honour of the Dutch Kennel Club, received the Millenium award of the Italian Leonberger Club in 2000.
Member of honour of the Dutch Leonberger Club.

Contact: metha@leogazette.com