German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix

The German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix, is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Leonberger. Both of these dogs can be friendly but personalities differ, so you never know. The German Shorthaired Pointer is known for being intelligent, bold, and trainable. All dogs need proper socialization and that will be a big factor in how they interact with others. What does this mixed breed look and act like? Is it more like the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Leonberger? Those are the questions we will try and answer below. Continue reading below to see pictures, videos, and learn more about the beautiful German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix.

While we really recommend that you acquire all animals through a rescue, we understand that some people might go through a breeder to get their German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix puppy. That is, if they have any German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix puppies for sale.


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German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix History


German Shorthaired Pointer History

Early iterations of the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP), date to the 17th century. However, the fine tuning of the German Shorthaired Pointer and the creation of a multipurpose hunting dog as we know them today was in the mid- to late nineteenth century. They are obviously similar to a German Longhaired Pointer and are descendants of Spanish Pointers and Bloodhounds.Other breeds were thrown into the breeding mix at the attempt to get a dog that worked as well on water as on land. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1930. During WWII they were nearly wiped out in Germany with dogs sent to other European countries for safe keeping. They have always been a very good hunting dog so therefore have been a popular one to breed and keep around.

Leonberger History

Leonberger—also known as Leo, Gentle Lion or Gentle Giant—is a giant dog breed. The name comes from the city of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Leonbergers are loving, loyal and dedicated companions, but due to their size not everyone wants to take home a 100-pound plus pet. For those that do, they will enjoy a rambunctious puppy until they are a harder working adults who loves to spend time with each member of the family.

Leonbergers are not aggressive animals and are proud, strong and powerful. Great with kids and other pets as a friendly, gentle and playful animal, Leonbergers may take up all the room in an owner’s heart as much as their side of the couch.

Originally the Leonberger were kept as farm dogs. They pulled carts and did other tasks as needed. In the 20th Century, they became water rescue dogs, and they still continue to live in that role today.

In the 1830s a dog breeder named Heinrich Essig claims to have created the Leonberger by crossing a male dog that would later create the Saint Bernard breed along with a female Landseer Newfoundland. Later down the line, Essig claims to have added a Pyrenean Mountain dog to the mix, which created the large dog with long white coats.

This may just be a story since the claim is still disputed. The reason for this is due to a description that claims animals the looked like Leonbergers were owned by Austrian Prince Franz Metternich, of Wolfberg in 1585.

The more modern look of a Leonberger, which includes darker coats and black masks, came later in the 20th century. This happened when other breeds, such as the Newfoundland, were reintroduced to the genetic pool. The reintroduction was due to the loss of Leonbergers during World War I, and even though the breed started to thrive again, it was lost once more during World War II. Leonbergers were used to pull ammunition carts during these wars.

Interestingly, all Leonberger today can be traced back to the only eight survivors of World War II.

German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix Size and Weight

German Shorthaired Pointer
Height: 21 - 25 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 55 - 70 lb.
Lifespan: 12 - 14 years

Height: 26 - 31 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 90 - 160 lb.
Lifespan: 8 - 9 years

German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix Personality


German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix Health


The German Shorthaired Pointer mixed with the Leonberger might be prone to joint dysplasia, eye disease, von Willebrands disease, among others.

Note that these are just common problems in both breeds.

German Shorthaired Pointer Leonberger Mix Care

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