THE LEONBERGER DOG

The Leonberger Dog was developed in Germany during the 1840's.  Bred from a pairing
    of a Newfoundland and St. Bernard.  It is known for its laid back approach to life,  stable     temperament, and is excellent with children.

Two world wars brought the dog to the edge of extinction.  No more than eight existed
 at the end of World War II.

They are a large dog, approx 28 3/4 - 32 inches at the shoulder, weighting up to 
150 pounds.  Their coat is a lion gold color with a black shawl around the neck.

The legitimacy of the Russian Local stamps is open to debate. 
 Most of them can only be described as pretty labels.  Most were 
printed either in England or Lithuania.  They are not recognized as
valid for postage by the Universal Postal Union.

  Collectors should be wary.

ANGOLA - 2000

   
 This stamp was not approved by the Government of Angola, they
 are not valid for postage to any point within, or out of, Angola.

RUSSIAN LOCAL - ALTAJ - 1999

     
 

EQUATORIAL GUINEA - 1999

One of sixteen dogs pictured on this
souvenir sheet
                         

GRENADA GRENADINES - 1998



Issued to commemorate the 'Dogs of the World'

RUSSIAN LOCAL - KHAKASSIA - 1999

          
NEVIS - 2000

A cartoon-like portrait of a Leo
                

RUSSIAN LOCAL - KARJALA - 1999 

Taken from a souvenir sheet picturing 
 nine different dogs


             RUSSIAN LOCAL - KARAKALPAKIA - 1999 



                  

ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES - 1999



Issued to commemorate the 'Dogs of the World'

This dog has erroneously been labeled as
a Bernese Mountain Dog.  Leonberger Dog
owners have identified it as one of their own.

 

VENDA -1993



Issued to celebrate the 'Year of the Dog' on the Chinese Calendar

 

If you know of any other Leo stamps
please let us know!!!

To learn more about Leonberger Dogs check out these sites:            

   http://www.arba.org/Leonberger_standard.htm

   http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/leonbergers.htm

To learn more about collecting dog stamps check out these sites:

   The American Topical Association (ATA)

   DOSSU (Dogs On Stamps Study Unit)