Slovakia

Slovakian Leonberger Club

Foundation date 03/10/1991

Official Web site:www.leonberger.sk

Club Contacts:
President: Jan Kovac  +421903903283
Secretary Geiza VIDECZKY +421918600434
Email leonberger@leonberger.sk

Number of members in 2023: 34
Number of litters born in the year that ends on 30/06/2024: 2

Breeding rules:

SHOWS:

-min. two club or speciality shows in Slovakia, one in class juniores/intermedia and another in class open and up. Result Excellent or Very good. More than twice Good or worse = not for breeding. In special occasions, when the dog can not absolve the younger classes, a certificated club veterinary doctor will examine the eyes for lid anomalies or surgery.

HEALTH:

Xrays examination for hip dysplasy (min.age 18 months)  – only result A,B or C (C can be mated only to A degree)

DNA profile

– Genetic test for LPN1, LPN2 – can be also clear test of both parents

LPN1 carrier can be mated only to clear partner

LPN1 affected and LPN2 carrier and affected are not for breeding allowed

– Genetic test for LEMP – can be also clear test of both parents

LEMP carrier can be mated only to clear partner

LEMP affected is not allowed for breeding

BREEDING TEST:

Bonitation (Korung) – minimum age is 20 months for both males and females weight, height are measured, exterior examined, basic character test

STUD/BROOD STATUS:

The studs and brood females must be shown on a Slovak club or speciality show at least once in 2 years, so they can hold the status for breeding.

AGE RESTRICTIONS:

Studs are allowed to mate life long.

Females only up to the first day of 8th year of age. Females are allowed to have only 4 litters in life, minimum time from the last litter to next mating at least 9 months.