Breeding Rules America

Leonberger Club of America

SHOWS:

-​HEALTH:

The OFA, working with the breed’s parent club, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock. Dogs meeting these basic health screening requirements will be issued Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers. For CHIC certification, all results do not need to be normal, but they must all be in the public domain so that responsible breeders can make more informed breeding decisions. For potential puppy buyers, CHIC certification is a good indicator the breeder responsibly factors good health into their selection criteria. The breed specific list below represents the basic health screening recommendations. It is not all encompassing. There may be other health screening tests appropriate for this breed. And, there may be other health concerns for which there is no commonly accepted screening protocol available.

1. AGREED MINIMUM BREEDING PRACTICES:

When breeding a bitch or stud, members shall be conscientious about controlling and eliminating inherited problems, and use the AKC standard as a guide, with emphasis on exemplary breed type, stable temperament, health, elimination of disqualifying physical faults, and with consistent betterment of the breed in mind. To that end, LCA members agree to adhere to the following minimum practices.

• 1.) Except as provided in Section 1(f), below, all Leonbergers used by LCA members for breeding shall be:
  • a.) AKC registered or registered with a foreign registry recognized by the AKC.
  • b.) Two years of age or older (bitches may not be older than eight years), in good health and micro-chipped.
  • c.) Assigned a CHIC number pursuant to the health testing requirements specified by the LCA Board of Directors, as listed under “Breed Requirements,” at: www.caninehealthinfo.org/brdreqs.html?breed=LB.
  • d.) Tested LPN2 clear and have passing hips; (i.) OFA normal hips (Excellent, good, or fair), (ii.) PennHip Dl of .47 or better, or (iii.) for non-AKC-registered foreign dogs, a hip rating acceptable for breeding in its country of registration.
  • e.) Clear of similar health problems or conformation weaknesses.
  • f.) Foreign Leonbergers used for breeding shall satisfy the requirements of subsection (d) above and meet all requirements of their country of registration.
• 2.) Bitches shall not have more than 2 litters in any 24 month period, unless undertaken with prior consultation with a Veterinarian.
• 3.) All breeding’s by LCA members shall be in compliance with AKC rules and regulations.
• In addition to the above, LCA members who breed a female agree to submit such paperwork as may be required by the board of directors within the time limits they may set.

1. RECOMMENDED BREEDING PRACTICES:

1.) Members should be in good standing with the LCA for a period of one year prior to breeding their initial litter, and work with an experienced member-breeder prior to undertaking their first Leonberger breeding.
2.) Breeders should educate themselves by becoming active Breeding Assessment Check List (BACL) examiners, participating in Leonberger University and/or attending educational seminars on topics relating to health, genetics, conformation, and breeding.
3.) Encourage and participate in the practice of completing a BACL any time after 16 months of age, for all Leonbergers prior to breeding.
4.) Breeders should encourage non-LCA member owners to obtain a CHIC number prior to breeding their Leonbergers.

Bitches shall not have more than 2 litters in any 24 month period, unless undertaken with prior consultation with a Veterinarian.

AGE RESTRICTIONS:

Two years of age or older (bitches may not be older than eight years), in good health and micro-chipped.