Leonrua Leonbergers • Mid-Canterbury, New Zealand
Healthy Leonbergers.
Thoughtfully bred.
Leonrua is a family-focused Leonberger kennel with a breeding programme centred on health, temperament and genetic diversity. Our dogs are part of everyday family life, and every planned mating is considered with the future of the breed in mind.
Our Approach
Responsible breeding. Genuine family life. Visible evidence.
We believe good breeding decisions should be thoughtful, transparent and easy to explain. The dogs themselves always come first, supported by health information, pedigree research and a clear understanding of temperament.
Informed decisions
Health screening and breed-specific testing form part of every breeding decision, alongside the wider health picture of each dog and pedigree.
Family dogs first
We value calm, confident and affectionate Leonbergers that can thrive as genuine members of a household.
Thinking beyond one litter
Pedigree depth, shared ancestry and genetic contribution are considered with the long-term vitality of the breed in mind.
Our Leos
Dogs first. Breeding programme second.
Our Leonbergers are part of our family. We value each dog for their individual character, health, structure and temperament, as well as the contribution their pedigree can make to future generations.
Puppies
Raised in the home. Prepared for family life.
Our puppies are raised as part of the household, with thoughtful early socialisation and exposure to normal family life. We take care in matching puppies with responsible homes and remain available to support our owners as their Leonberger grows.
Start Your Leonberger Journey
Thinking about a Leonberger?
Take time to learn about the breed, meet our dogs and understand how we raise our puppies. If Leonrua feels like the right fit for your whānau, we would be pleased to hear from you.