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Welcome to the Leonberger Health Database

The purpose of the Leonberger Health Database is to provide a centralized access point of Leonberger health information for approved animal health research organizations. Only general, non-identifiable summary data is available to the public. The database includes:

  • Identification data for each dog. Including titles and links to pedigree listings in International Leonberger Pedigree Databases.
  • A health pedigree displaying known generational health.
  • Health tests and results.
  • Diseases and disabilities experienced by the dog during its lifetime.
  • Litter and sire records.
  • Location of DNA Holdings.
  • Photos and Videos.

Eligible Dogs

Dogs can be included in the database if they meet one of the following criteria:

  • The dog is a Leonberger that is registered with one of the following:
    • Any Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) member club.
    • The Kennel Club (KC – United Kingdom Kennel Club)
    • American Kennel Club (AKC)
    • Leonberger Club of America (only for dogs born prior to AKC recognition in 2008)
    • Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
  • The dog is a Leonberger that is in the pedigree of another dog that is registered in one of the above-mentioned clubs.
  • The dog is a Leonberger that is a littermate of another dog that is registered in one of the above-mentioned clubs.

*** If your dog does not meet the criteria to be eligible for the database but you believe him/her to be a purebred Leonberger, follow this link.

Procedures and Data Submissions

All dogs entered into the LHF Leonberger Health Exchange receive a unique identifying number that is used to track all information related to each dog.

  • Data Submission
    • Breeders can submit data for their own dogs and those they have bred.
    • Owners can submit data only for the dogs they own.
    • Anonymous submissions of data are not accepted.
    • In cases of dispute, information provided by an owner of record will stand. The Leonberger Health Foundation and/or Operators will not be responsible for resolving disputes among co-owners or owners and breeders. We assume that any discussion regarding submission of data has been held before the data is submitted.

Health Information

  • All Health/Disease information is classified as “Anecdotal” until the owner, co-owner or breeder provides an un-altered copy of the official diagnosis or pathology report by a veterinarian or other professional.

Privacy

  • The Leonberger Health Foundation values your privacy and it is our policy not to provide lists of names and/or addresses to any outside group or organization..
  • To protect the integrity of the Leonberger Health Database, the software does record logins and submissions of data by the user. User activity within the Exchange is not tracked (searches made, dogs viewed, etc.).
  • The use of a search engine for personal information will not elicit any results originating from the Leonberger Health Exchange.

Photos

  • Submission of photos of individual dogs is encouraged. Up to 4 photos per dog.
  • At least one of the photos should be a side view of the dog standing as if for a conformation show photo.
  • Other suggested shots would be: rear shot of dog standing, front shot of dog standing, front head shot, profile head shot, or side shot of dog in movement.
    Helpful Hint: To show the dog's visible phenotypic features to best advantage, the dog should be well lit and the camera should be level with the dog.
  • In the case of copyrighted photos it is the responsibility of the owner or co-owner to ensure professional permission has been issued prior to photo submission and that appropriate professional credit has been applied.
  • The LHF will not be responsible for providing professional photo credit or royalty fees.

Disclaimer

  • Although we do our best to ensure accuracy of data, it is always possible that human errors can occur. If you identify something in error, please notify us via email at comments@leohealthdb.org and we will do our best to research the data in question and make any corrections to data we find is in error.
  • One of our goals is to have pedigrees as complete and accurate as possible. Our preference is that owners send us copies of certified pedigrees. For those cases where we do not have a certified pedigree, we do our best to fill in missing data with information that may be available from unofficial sources. This can include OFA or other databases. In some cases this data could be in error and The Leonberger Health Foundation makes no claim that our pedigree data is always 100% accurate.. As mentioned above, if you identify something you believe might be in error, please contact us at comments@leohealthdb.org and we will research the issue.