Well, it's finally happened...
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Here is Lipi's PM to me, for those that are interested in the breed:
"Yes we did breed Leos and still have our boy intact for an heir later on when his mum is no longer around.
Down points -
Lots of hair - they shed all year round to a certain extent and then fill bags of the stuff twice a year.
The boys can be a bit dumb !
They don't live long enough for me but are long lived for a giant breed average 10.
They can get bloat as they are a deep chested breed
Not really bad points but -
They are known as Lickyergers - as they love to wash everything
They are also known as Leanonbergers as they like to lean on things
They ARE very addictive - you really can't have just one !!!
Good points -
They don't droul
They are great with kids
They are easy to train
They are VERY loving
They are good with other animals
They are generally very healthy as apposed to the breeds they came from
They are intelligent and in the UK they have made excellent Guide Dogs for the blind
All in all we wouldnt be without ours now and will probably always have one, I used to have GSDs."
Hubby and I have gotten in touch with a very reputable breeder nearby and we will be visiting her kennel this weekend or next to meet the dogs. So far we really love everything we've read about them (well, maybe not the shedding, but as a husky owner, I tolerate fur better than most). So hopefully this visit goes well!
Re: Well, it's finally happened...
Soon as I got to the newfy possibility post, I was going to suggest leos! :) They are truly AWESOME dogs!
My good friend has had them (used to show) for years, currently only one purebred as sadly her others have all gotten older and crossed the bridge. This friend does daycare out of her home, and what awesome dogs they are around the kids! They do shed tons, but you wont have the drool factor the newfies have ;)
We have two dogs who's father is a pure leo, and their mother is 1/2 newfy and 1/2 pyrenean mastiff. Above friend also has a sister of theirs, she does not own the parents but knows the person who does, and she raised them... long story lol But these dogs are WONDERFUL as well :)
So yes, I vote leo for you :)