Because our dogs' well-being comes first.
At Corleone Leonberger, we have chosen to entrust some of our breeding dogs to partner families, rather than keeping them all at our kennel.
This choice is rooted in a deep conviction: a breeding dog is first and foremost a member of the family, not simply a dog meant for breeding.
A real family life
The Leonberger is a dog that deeply loves human company. It needs affection, attention, stimulation, and to share the daily life of those around it.
By living with a partner family, each of our breeding dogs can enjoy a family environment, receive individual attention, and build a special bond with the people who accompany it throughout its life.
It shares in its family's activities, walks, and quiet moments, and above all, it enjoys a presence and affection that go far beyond its role as a breeding dog.
Our dogs don't live to breed. They live, first and foremost, to be loved.
Quality over quantity
We believe that responsible breeding is not measured by the number of dogs living under one roof.
Keeping all our breeding dogs at home would mean dividing our time and attention among an ever-growing number of dogs.
Our partner family system allows us to pursue our breeding program while avoiding keeping a large number of breeding dogs at home.
Each dog can thus enjoy its own family environment while remaining part of our breeding program.
A partnership built on trust
Our partner families play an essential role in our kennel.
They are not simply people who house a dog. They become true collaborators who share our commitment to the health, well-being, and future of the Leonberger.
This partnership involves regular communication, health monitoring, preventive care, and respect for our breeding requirements.
When a female is due to have a litter, she returns to the kennel toward the end of her pregnancy so that we can monitor her, oversee the whelping, and care for the puppies.
Once her maternal duties are complete and her condition allows, she returns to her family and her routine.
A life that is about more than breeding
A dog's breeding career is only one part of its life.
That is why we want our breeding dogs to have emotional stability and a true home, before, during, and after their breeding years.
When a dog retires from our breeding program, our goal is for it to continue enjoying the family life it knows and the people it is attached to.
A philosophy that reflects our values
We do not claim that our approach is the only right way to breed dogs. We do believe, however, that it reflects our vision and our responsibilities toward our dogs.
Our priority is not to own as many breeding dogs as possible, but to work with dogs that are well surrounded, closely followed, and loved.
Partner families allow us to combine our passion for selecting and improving the breed with our commitment to each dog's quality of life.
In conclusion
At Corleone Leonberger, our breeding dogs are not dogs waiting for their next litter. They are life companions with a family, routines, people who love them, and a place all their own.
And that is exactly what we wish for each of them.
Because before being a breeding dog, a Leonberger is a dog that deserves a good life.
Corleone Leonberger — A passion for the breed, a commitment to every dog.
