Mikko the Leonberger on Martha Stewart

Mikko the Leonberger on Martha Stewart

[@kerto007]

i grow up with Leonbergers, best dog race in the world... the male was a Champion in Sweden and had many 1-6th places and he was so nice to me since he was so protective to me and my older brother, we were 4 and 10, miss him so much, we also had his daughter in our family and it was so nice to cudle with them in the sofa all nigh long!

[@ksoccer8]

i would love a dog with that mix, i love both of the breeds a lot!

[@dooggyloover]

i love big dogs! i have a Leonberger, he is 31 inches to the shoulder and wieghs 110 lbs! he is one big doggy!

[@Fibi1980]

I am planning to get a dog in a few years, and I have decided to get a Leo. I just love them to bits!!!

[@Serendip1ty]

We had the sweetest dog ever (not a leonberger), never ever acted aggresive in any way possible. But one day out of the blue when he was 11 years old he bit my dad really bad in the arm. He was heartstruck and no one could really believe what had happened. The reason why he (probably) did this was because he was slowly losing the ability to place his social rank in the family due to aging. He lived on for two years and never acted aggressive again.

[@5610winston]

The Leo may be the best possible rescue dog: imagine a Saint Bernard that loves to swim?

[@Rymaggio]

he wont go long I lost my giant when he was 6. Cancer.

[@nissepayy]

wow five leonbeger, i have just one:D:D butr i love that dog.

[@leahbear8323]

My aunt has been breeding these dogs for years, even when her two children were young. Right now she owns 5 of them and I have never ever once seen a single one of them act aggressively. We go there every year for Christmas with our tiny little dog and they treat her like their baby. Despite their size they really are harmless.

[@niekolaas2]

my leonberger at kitties!!

[@niekolaas2]

i got a sweet leonberger who barks when i scream kitties, she never barks (teached her leonbergers can scare people) but when is say kitties she goes crazy :P

[@rosechild5]

I love my Leo, she's beautiful and so affectionate. She is an ex champion show dog and we have her ancestry traced all the way back to her German roots. It's so neat !

[@Jurgenmeoff]

I just bought my first Leon. She is such a love. 3 mos old, and already 27 lbs!!!

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

@ChelseaBraith93 Actually Leos were not bred to fight off wolves. They were bred to look beautiful and like lions. When WW1 came along all the horses were used in the war and so Leos were used to pull things and became a working breed. Now they do search and rescue on land as well as in the water, just as Newfies do because they are excellent and strong swimmers. The Leo in this film is underweight at 120 pounds. Males should be 140 - 160 pounds. Mine is 130 pounds.

[@Serendip1ty]

This won't stop me from getting a Leonberger but it makes me think 'what if' nontheless..

[@LucaSitan]

Had a leonberger for 7 years until she died...sooo sweet though not very clever. my dad taught her to bark into the sky whenever he shouted "Vampires!!!"

[@RaccooNooB]

I got one but he doesn't shed alot.

[@Damag3R3port]

Totally agree w/ you. Look what 101 Dalmatians (the movie) did to the poor breed.

[@rockndude87]

My girlfriend and I intend on getting one some day. It's been my DREAM for years to get one, and I picked the name "Ramsay" about a year ago, lol. I can't wait to pick one out and train him to be a wonderful companion. I'm just amazed at how gorgeous they are, their gentle temperament, and their level of intelligence.

[@kerek19]

@thehomefront hi there, i have a 8 year old leonberger, and hes doing fine, Leonbergers live av 8-10years

[@ksoccer8]

haha you're funny :)

[@BreakingGlassHearts]

@opinonion ...its true...the fact they they make amazing rescue dogs and such is an added bonus!!

[@CrimsonSilk89]

It might be either a Puli or a Komondor.

[@peanutbutter1175]

aww i love leos...i have one and my aunt breeds them!

[@keriah17]

I love Leonberger so much I'm getting one soon and I'm naming him Duncan

[@Thobias_p]

I love leonbergers...prefer a leonberger more than a girlfriend :P

[@lindaleriel]

I am NOT a dog person, at al. But my in laws have a Leo and she is the sweetest dog ever. I always say - if every dog was like Sally, I would be a dog person. I wish they were a wee bit more common, I would love to get a Leo or a Leo mix whenever we get around to getting a family dog. Gentle giant is just the best description for them, and so calm too!

[@kakkanekukkane]

Is the dog from Finland? You know, Mikko is a finnish name =)

[@Alishondra]

OMGSH a Leonberger! I'm such a fan of them (maybe I have 1 xD, we once had 3)

[@blackhand1818]

Do they need to be in packs and how much do they eat? Also are they noisy dogs (yappy)?

[@kerek19]

@curtistownsend hi there nope newfoundlands were breed to be water dogs..

[@soicuw]

are there actually a lot there?

[@Alishondra]

I had 3.. 2 died and we got a pup. So now 2 xD. I love them! Totally we have5 dogs (3 died). I grew up with these gentle giants with my first dog at age of 4/5

[@Alishondra]

@dooggyloover I think your dog is a thinner than normal. Because he should be weighing around 60 kilo's (132 lbs) due his hight. Especially because it's a he..

[@kakkanekukkane]

@halacha666 Okay.. Just odd, that it has got a finnish name

[@Alishondra]

@Rymaggio I had one who turned 11 and died sudden due a hart attack. So don't judge about that 'he won't go long'. Maybe he can surprise you :)

[@tykk86]

I just want to tackle hug every leonberger i see !!!

[@eMWe]

@teewoods wtf? xD

[@thehomefront1905]

they live to an average of 4 to 5 years old, their size go's against them when it comes to health problems

[@nroland99]

1.he said niko, not mikko 2.NIKO! COUSIN! lol jk xD

[@Kierakittie]

Who taught that guy how to pet a dog.. >.>

[@nroland99]

@ShareYourUnderwear i own a leo, but my shipperke always starts fighting with him,and the shipperke wins. its so cute.

[@CityofShamballah]

Leonbergers are HUGE. They are excellent at guarding but they're a rare breed not that well known by farmers. They average 150 pounds which is larger than many mastiffs. If Leonberger breeders were wise they'd market them to FARMERS in the South West. Great Danes are huge but they fight poorly. Rottweilers are great, but if you're paying for a large sized one from a breeder you may as well get a Leonberger. They're from the german town of Leonberg.

[@hahtsauce]

hey martha how about you don't interrupt the man talking about the dog. k thanks.

[@CityofShamballah]

lol

[@Mofila]

we have a leonberger/newfoundland mix. Hes really cool but not very smart....

[@niekolaas2]

i got a sweet leonberger who barks when i scream kitties, she never barks (teached her leonbergers can scare people) but when is say kitties she goes crazy :P