Important Proportions
Height at the withers to length of body: 9 to 10. Depth of chest is nearly 50% of height at withers.

Behavior - Temperament
As a family dog, the Leonberger is an agreeable partner for present day dwelling and living conditions, who can be taken anywhere without difficulty and is distinguished by his marked friendliness towards children. He is neither shy nor aggressive. As a companion, he is agreeable, obedient and fearless in all situations of life.

The following are particular requirements of steady temperament:

• Self assurance and superior composure
• Medium temperament (including playfulness)
• Willing to be submissive
• Good capacity for learning and remembering
• Insensitive to noise

Head
On the whole deeper than long and elongated rather than stocky. Proportion of muzzle to skull region about 1 to 1. Skin close fitting all over, no wrinkles.

Cranial Region
Skull: In profile and seen from front, slightly arched. In balance with body and limbs, it is strong but not heavy. The black part of the skull is not substantially broader than near the eyes. Stop: Clearly recognizable but moderately defined.

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