A turbulent past. 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.
- 200 years ago Heinrich Essig was born in Leonberg. He will make
history as the creator of the Leonberger.
- Why were the dogs called Leonberger or Dog of Leonberg ?
- Read more about Heinrich Essig, his successors and imitators.
- Why the official cynology was so hostile ?
- How did these first Leonbergers look ?
Dimensions 17 x 24 cm., hard
cover,
368 pages of which 32 in full
colour, 257 illustrations.
Languages English, French, German and Dutch.
The dog of Leonberg vol. 1
- Brands Metha Stramer
- Product Code: cdl001
- Availability: In Stock
- 42.50€
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37.50€