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Leonberg

Leonberg

8.4
A very large friendly dog with thick golden fur
  • noun
: Leonberger
  • Many families choose a Leonberg as their loyal companion and family pet.

Examples

  • With its impressive size and fluffy golden coat, the Leonberg stands out in the dog park.

  • It is also the opinion of the JCAHO that the leader is responsible for ensuring that the competence of staff members is assessed, demonstrated, and continually improved (Dahl and Leonberg 1998).

    Academic text (2001)

  • The Leonberg is known for its friendly temperament and protective nature.

Surface Forms

Leonberg singular
Leonbergs plural

Etymology

The word Leonberg is the name of a dog breed that comes from the town of Leonberg in Germany. The town name joins Leon ('lion') and berg ('mountain' or 'hill'), so the breed's name makes you think of a large, lion-like dog from that place.