Leonbergers shed moderately year-round, heavily seasonally. Double coat: outer 4-6 cm, 8-14k hairs/cm², 2-layer undercoat 3-5 cm. Guard hair diameter 60-80 µm. Follicle density 15-25/mm². Avg. 150 hairs shed/day, up to 1000 in spring/fall. Keratin composition: α-keratins 50-60%, γ-keratins 25-35%. Disulfide bond content 16-18%. Shedding Frequency and Intensity Leonbergers are undoubtedly heavy shedders, with their … Read more

Leonbergers typically have an average lifespan of 8-9 years, with some individuals living up to 13 years. However, the median or more common lifespan tends to be around 7-8 years based on surveys of the breed. This means that while some Leonbergers may reach double-digit ages, the majority will live for roughly 7-9 years. To … Read more