Leokings Leonbergers

December 2011

Brad ( Ch Leokings Stare and Whisper . Jun Ch , Jun Dip .CW 2011 is the Top winning Leonberger in Ireland 2011 . He has won a total of 23 Green stars , with 17 BOB this year alone ! Leonberger Club Green star and Res Best in Show . Huge congratulations to his owners Ber and Donal O Donaghue .

Skye had her 4th birthday , we send good wishes to all of her littermates .

Zorro , Tully and Romeo , along with Papi the Chihuahua helped raise money for Irish Therapy dogs at our local Maxizoo .It was great fun and the dogs enjoyed meeting so many and getting cuddles !

We wish all friends and owners a very happy 2012 .

November 2011

Our big lion king Tully had his 7th birthday and remains in great health . He loves his work of visiting special needs kids and adults and is a huge hit with all he meets .

Lily flew off to Melbourne and has arrived safely and in great form . She will now spend 30 days at Spotswood quarantine before she can join the family and other leos .We wish her all the best for the future .

October 2011

All the puppies have gone to family homes and Lily one of the two girls will be travelling next month to Australia. Lily is our 6th export and she has been eagerly awaited for three years! A very exciting time for her owners, Lyndsay, Graham and their other Leos.

We are so thrilled to welcome Yogi to Ireland finally the long wait is over!! He has settled in so well and is a very chilled and happy boy. He has adapted well to life in a new pack, in a new country, in a new language.

We have also been so lucky to have a truly gorgeous new girl 'Prada' coming to us in January. Heartfelt thanks to Dagmara for our beautiful 'yellow' baby Enjoy First Class Ginger Heaven. A spectacular litter from great parents.

September 2011

Leonberg is the biggest Leonberger show and this year over 300 Leos from many countries competed we were overjoyed that our Yogi won the puppy class (12 entries) but then went on to win against the junior/youth male class winner (26 entries) to take club Jugendseiger 2011!!! He was assessed by several top Leo specialist judges, so big thanks to Rahel for handling him for us.

August 2011

Carys has her pups 5 big healthy boys and 2 super girls. All are thriving and Carys is a super mum.

June 2011

Carys was mated to the handsome Ossie (Leokings Oslo). We follow the Leonberger Union advice on testing breeding dogs for LPN1. Since the DNA test was announced on the 1st of July 2010 all our matings have been N/N to N/N, so all our pups are clear also. By following their advice and breeding only N/N to N/N or D/N to N/N no early onset of LPN affected puppies are born. All our litter details and our dogs results are submitted to the Independent Leonberger Database.

May 2011

We had our puppy party. We had a good time, despite poor wather. We would like to thank everyone that came. It was great to catch up ad see the Leos again.

March 2011

Some highlights from this month going to Crufts was amazing, so much to see and such wonderful Leonbergers. We were absolutely delighted that Brad was in the cards in his class under top judge Frank Kane. Well done to his happy owners Donal and Ber.

Also we were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet Bugsy - father of our Yogi who was one of the most handsome and laid back males we have met. He lives in the Czech republic with his family.

Also very exciting was our chance to visit Germany. We have been looking for many months for a new boy and we decided to go to the country of origin of the Leonberger and to a long time respected breeder and highly successful kennel of Lowengarten for our Yogi. Many grateful thanks go to Rahel for our lovely boy. Yogi Bear will have his own page very soon.

A great start to the new year congratulations to Lindsay on attaining a championship with Grace in Australia (Zorro's daughter). This is Zorro's 4th champion offspring.

At the first show of 2011 and his very first show Shasta (Issa x Zorro) gets 1st excellent in Junior class, Tara wins her Junior class and gets reserve Green star and Brad takes the Ch class and Green star dog.

What a fabulous end to the year! At our last show, Dublin Dog Show Brad makes Irish Champion taking in Green Star and BOB. His Sister Tara gains her Junior Ch. taking Green Star Bitch. We also hear that Zorros son Adlitham Hunt for Red October made Australia Champion.

October /November 2010

Puppies start to head off to their new families and we are delighted to have such wonderful families again.Out of this litter 3 again have gone to prior Leo owners , again proving that one Leo is never enough !!
We are happy that our home bred leos are doing so well for their owners , both as therapy dogs and in the show ring .We want to congratulate Mary with Rhett ( Leokings take a Chance on me ) on making AKC Champion in just 3 months ! Also Zorros youngsters in Australia , Ramius and Grace , both nearing their Championships .
Nearer to home Venus winning BOB at Belfast , our own Tara gaining her first Green star , and brother Brad getting shortlisted to last 8 in the Junior Champion of Champions !!
There are now a total of 6 Leokings dogs working as Therapy dogs , one of which is our very dear Romeo the papillon .He is proving a great hit with all he meets .

September 2010

A busy month for us as Skyes puppies were born 11th August , 9 healthy and big puppies and Skye proved to be an excellent mum with plenty of milk .

Firstly , a difficult and sad time for us as our son Richard died . We want to thank the many friends from all over Ireland and further a field that have supported and helped us and continue to do so .

On a happier note , we are delighted that Zorro's kids continue to do so well . Over In Australia , Gracie takes out minor puppy in show and wins some challenges . Louis takes BIS down in Co Kerry . Dexter wins a lovely cup for best puppy at the Club show , and Brad continues his winning ways having acheived 5 Green stars at just 10 months .Tara is doing great , and we think she is maturing beautifully , with the lovely soft happy nature that we love in this breed .

As we care passionately about the health of our Leos and puppies , we are really pleased that a new gene test LPN1 has just been developed .We are happy to follow the advice of the Leo union and test our dogs for this .This test picks up one form of Leo Polyneuropathy , severe early onset disease , which means that dogs are affected before 3 years of age .

( The University of Minnesota and the University of Bern will offer genetic testing for the identified LPN1 mutation starting July 1st, 2010. At this time we recommend that all breeding dogs should be tested.

Issa is 6 years old on the 17th of July. She is still as active as ever and giving us as many kisses as ever!

Zorro has his fourth birthday, Brad goes best of breed and gets short listed in group 2 in Wicklow.

Honey flies off to Canada to live with Kate and her three Leos .She is in Leo Paradise , all that room to run and play . She has a new name , Rosie and a new boyfriend Rusty .See all the exploits and mischief she gets upto in Kate 's Blog http://www.shandrokennel.com/

At the Crufts qualifying show here , Brad wins the Green star and BOB , and Venus takes the Bitch Green star .Zorro took the res GS , and Tara got a very promising .We are so proud of them all .

Oslos hips come back as O/5 and good elbows .

Zorros youngsters are doing very well and making history . Venus his daughter won her two classes at UK CH shows and is the first Irish Leonberger to qualify for Crufts 2011 .Brad won best puppy Group 2 at Fermoy Int Ch show . This is a first ever for a Leo puppy .

Zorro gained CACIB and Green star under Swedish Judge Mr. T Brystrom and his puppies Tara and Brad both got very promising with Brad going best puppy in breed.

March 2010
St. Patricks day show was wonderful. Zorro gained another excellent reserve green star and Venus excellent in Junior bitch. This is the fifth year in a row that one of Leokings leos have received the Celtic Winner award! Sophie despite being her first ever show gained a very good.

Brad (Leokings Stare and Whisper) started his show career gaining 1st any variety puppy group 2 at Sligo.

We had our puppy party and we are delighted that a total of 13 Leos enjoyed the walk at Lough Key Forest Park and then joined in fun, games and treats back home. A great time was had by all and the puppies are doing so well and we thank all our owners for taking such great care of them.

February 2010

Issa/Zorro mated, puppies due mid-April. Carys and Oslo both have clear eye tests.

December 2009
A great year for Leokings Leonbergers. Although we did very few shows Skye qualified for Crufts 2010, became a Junior Champion and European Junior Winner and Celtic Junior Winner. She gained 2 RG's and a reserve CACIB. We had two stunning litters of puppies and look forward to exciting developments in 2010 with new puppies out in the ring!

November 2009
Saffy gave birth to 9 puppies 6 boys and 3 females. They are doing very well and Saffy is a wonderful mother.

Issa, Skye and Zorro receive new clear eye test results

October 2009
Venus continues to do well in the UK shows , qualifying for Crufts at both Driffield and South Wales . The 'Little Rascals litter ' are doing really well .A quiet and calm litter . We are delighted with the gorgeous type and pretty heads and full coats that these are developing . It will be interesting to watch them develop into the future .

We are delighted to announce that there will be Zorro puppies in Australia ! Ch Perfectly Precious By Leonz ( Saffy ) was sucessfully inseminated (TCI) by frozen semen and has been scanned and is expecting . This is a first for a successful insemination for Leonbergers in Australia , and we are very pleased to be able to help our Leo friends by expanding the gene pool in Australia .See www.adlihtam.com

September 2009
Venus starts her show career , and recieves a V promising award .Carys is so huge , and gives birth to 15 puppies , in a natural birth lasting 22 hours .2 were stillborn , I tiny girl faded . This litter will carry the theme of the 'Little Rascals'

Skye has her assessment with Irish Therapy dogs and passes with flying colours . She now visits a local nursing home , caring for Alzeimers sufferers . Her intuition , understanding and calm patience is wonderful to watch and a testament to the wonderful temperaments that her parents have passed on to her.

August 2009
Dun Laoghaire Show Zorro R CACIB EX and RGS .An excellent result considering he was sooo thin after our three girls being in heat !
We said goodbye to Piper and Gudrun and family who left Ireland to fly to Canada and are happily enjoying life out there in the canadian wilderness ! Piper is learning that deer run a lot faster than cows !
We had our puppy party and had 11 leos and other breeds enjoying themselves together

At EGM to elect new committee members Tom has been elected as new President of the Leonberger Club of Ireland. Tom would like to thank everyone for their support and votes and is determined to work hard to help the members and Leos here in Ireland in to the future.

Skye wins Junior Bitch and R. Green Star at Euro Winners show + Zorro 1st in Ch. Dog.

Pups are all thriving and looking wonderful at 8 weeks they start to go to their new homes. Oscar to Canada and Rhett to the USA.

It is with great regret that I found it necessary to step aside from my position as president of the LCI. Due to severe lack of time because of personal and family health issues along with caring for our wonderful leos and their puppies. I want to thank all the people who have expressed their thanks and appreciation for the work I have done for the Leo club here. I will continue to offer help and support to anyone who needs it and I look forward to continuing friendships with breeders and owners near and far.

March 2009
Issa gives birth to 6 beautiful puppies. All are healthy and look very promising. This is the 'ABBA' litter.

Sad news :( Bobby our Maltese had a severe stroke and had to be put to sleep. He leaves a huge gap in our lives. He had a super life and was almost 13. We miss him a lot.

Issa mated with Zorro.

December 2008

Show News for this year:
3 New Champions
Between them our Leos won 10 green stars, 7 reserve green stars, 3 best of breed, 3 CACIB, 4 Reserve CACIB.

Issa and Zorro both had clear eye tests so she will be bred when she is ready. This is a very exciting mating with a low level of inbreeding 10 gens - 5.47% 36 gens - 26.45%. We expect their puppies to have beautiful heads with excellent black masks and dark eyes. They should also inherit their parents wonderful characters and be loving and playful, outgoing and cheeky!!!

Carys wins her final green star and is now a champion. Great news from the USA Tully's puppies have been born to the beautiful Georgia (Leosbythesea coral) 4 girls and 5 boys! All healthy and thriving. Pics to follow

October 2008

Both Carys and Zorro passed their character assessments done by Jenny Hickey.

September 2008

We attended the Leonberg show in Germany it was very exciting to meet up with our many friends from both the UK and Europe and to see so many wonderful Leonbergers. Unfortunately our camera decided to play up and we were not able to take many pics, but never mind, it will live on in our minds and memories for years to come.

Tully wins open dog and his 9th green star in Navan Ch. Show. He is now qualified as a champion. (Subject to IKC verification).

So far our dogs this year have won a total of 9 green stars, 5 reserve green stars, 5 best of breed, 3 CACIBs and 4 reserve CACIBS. Well done to them and not forgetting Skye with a v. promising puppy!.

July 2008

March 2008
Carys has her health tests eyes great, now we wait for hips/elbows scores.

Tully becomes Celtic Winner 2008 he is already Celtic Winner 2007. Carys becomes Celtic Winner 2008 Bitch!

All of the puppies have now gone to new homes we miss them terribly! But at least we have Skye to keep!

December 2007

Zorro finished the year in style for us gaining first in intermediate dog and taking the green star and best of breed under Judge Wall.

This brings the Leokings team total to an amazing 20 green stars many with Best of Breed!

Leokings welcomes the arrival of 6 beautiful puppies! Click here for more details! This is the 'Destination' litter.

So far this year , Leokings leonbergers showing their 4 Leos have achieved 11 green stars with 6 BOB , under judges from home and abroad.

The first meeting of the soon to be formed Leonberger Club of Ireland took place!!!! Thanks to everyone who attended and will be a part of this exciting new venture for Irelands Leonbergers owners and breeders. We appreciate all your dedication and hard work. A new club website will be up and running shortly we hope also to have a database of all Leonbergers in Ireland along with health tests when done.

April 2007
Issa was mated to Tulloch scan was 18th of April unfortunately Issa remained empty this time.

Our very first Leonberger spring social was held march 31st 2007 at lough key forest park. The weather was fantastic and all Leos and friends and owners enjoyed themselves immensely. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special and our great photographer Ken for such great shots of it! It is hoped to run this again early Autumn.

We also travelled to Cluny in France to the big leonberger show there , which was a great opportunity to see a variety of Leonbergers from all across Europe. It was also a lovely chance to meet up with Leo friends abroad.

On the home front , we were able to enjoy shows with our dogs and both did very well , winning every time shown . During the year , we have enjoyed watching them grow and develop, particularly Tulloch who went from a cute baby in January2005 to a huge lion of a dog by December 2005!