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A blue badge with scalloped edges, featuring a silhouette of a dog in the center. The text reads "Breeder of the Year Competition, Best Breeder (NZ) Leonberger, Dogz Online Pointscore 2023." 2nd year in a row Leonrua are Breeders of the Year!

Dogzonline Breeders of the Year 2023

For the second year in a row, Leonrua is the Dogzonline Breeder of the Year leonbergers in New Zealand. This is generated from points accumulated by Leonrua dogs at championship shows - mostly Percy and Kayla!

Zuri passes health tests!

December 2023

Zuri’s hip and elbow tests have come back and we are very happy with her results. Elbows 0:0 and PennHip 0.21:0.22. This means that Zuri is in the 5% of leonbergers worldwide with the tightest hips (as tested using PennHip), well below the average of 0.44!

Youngster Leonberger fun!

November 2023

We are really happy with the progress of our 3 youngsters - Quinn, Harley & Mera - who all have different personalities and looks. They love getting into all sorts of mischief together!

The National German Leonberger Show in Leonberg September 2023 features a sunny outdoor setting with several people displaying large dogs on a grassy field. Spectators and tents are visible in the background.
A large, fluffy Leonberger with a dark face and light brown fur lies on a blue and gray blanket. The dog, Chilli, is sister to our Keeta and from Vanitza Kennel in Czechia. It has its tongue out and rests its front paws on the edge of a dog bed.
The National German Leonberger Show in Leonberg September 2023 features a sunny outdoor setting with several people displaying large dogs on a grassy field. Spectators and tents are visible in the background.

Europe 2023 - Leonberg & Vanitza

While on a business trip to Europe, Ronan got to spend time with Gabi, mother to our Keeta, and her sister Chilli when he visited Andrea in the Czech Republic. Following this, he also got to spend the day at Leonberg for the annual DCLH Champion show!

E-Litter has arrived!

2nd July 2023

Very happy to announce our "E litter" has arrived

SIRE - Forrest (HUN GCH, HUN CH, HUN JCH, HMPGW, HPGW, RO CH, SLO CH, BiH CH, CRO CH, BISS Lions from Fairy Tale Forrest)

DAM - Phoenix (Leonrua All-Phoenix-Lockdown)

We are so very thankful to Orsi and Sandor for trusting us with their stunning boy Forrest and sending his genetics from Hungaryall the way to New Zealand!

Phoenix is our beautiful homebred girl and has the most amazing temperament!

Forrest is a perfect match for Phoenix’s first litter. We are really excited about introducing his lines into our kennel and continue working on increasing the genetic diversity of Leonbergers in NZ

Leonberger Database Trial Mating

Ivo turns 10!!

11th May 2023 - Ivo has made it to double digits and celebrated his birthday in style with a delicious birthday cake!

Ivo, a fluffy Leonberger with dark fur sits on a striped blanket next to a small dog-friendly cake and cupcakes decorated with orange frosting. Celebrating his 10th birthday, the treats are topped with bone-shaped goodies. Leonrua kennels in Canterbu
Ivo, a fluffy Leonberger with dark fur sits on a striped blanket next to a small dog-friendly cake and cupcakes decorated with orange frosting. Celebrating his 10th birthday, the treats are topped with bone-shaped goodies. Leonrua kennels in Canterbu
Ivo, a fluffy Leonberger with dark fur sits on a striped blanket next to a small dog-friendly cake and cupcakes decorated with orange frosting. Celebrating his 10th birthday, the treats are topped with bone-shaped goodies. Leonrua kennels in Canterbu
Ivo, a fluffy Leonberger with dark fur sits on a striped blanket next to a small dog-friendly cake and cupcakes decorated with orange frosting. Celebrating his 10th birthday, the treats are topped with bone-shaped goodies. Leonrua kennels in Canterbu
Ivo, a fluffy Leonberger with dark fur sits on a striped blanket next to a small dog-friendly cake and cupcakes decorated with orange frosting. Celebrating his 10th birthday, the treats are topped with bone-shaped goodies. Leonrua kennels in Canterbu
Ivo, a fluffy Leonberger with dark fur sits on a striped blanket next to a small dog-friendly cake and cupcakes decorated with orange frosting. Celebrating his 10th birthday, the treats are topped with bone-shaped goodies. Leonrua kennels in Canterbu
Ivo, a fluffy Leonberger with dark fur sits on a striped blanket next to a small dog-friendly cake and cupcakes decorated with orange frosting. Celebrating his 10th birthday, the treats are topped with bone-shaped goodies. Leonrua kennels in Canterbu
Ivo, a fluffy Leonberger with dark fur sits on a striped blanket next to a small dog-friendly cake and cupcakes decorated with orange frosting. Celebrating his 10th birthday, the treats are topped with bone-shaped goodies. Leonrua kennels in Canterbu
Ivo, a fluffy Leonberger with dark fur sits on a striped blanket next to a small dog-friendly cake and cupcakes decorated with orange frosting. Celebrating his 10th birthday, the treats are topped with bone-shaped goodies. Leonrua kennels in Canterbu
Happy 2nd birthday to our Buir litter from everyone at Leonrua Leonberger Kennels in Canterbury New Zealand.

Happy 2nd birthday !

18th April 2023

Happy 2nd birthday to our Búir litter!

Happy 2nd birthday to our Buir litter from everyone at Leonrua Leonberger Kennels in Canterbury New Zealand.
Happy 2nd birthday to our Buir litter from everyone at Leonrua Leonberger Kennels in Canterbury New Zealand.
Happy 2nd birthday to our Buir litter from everyone at Leonrua Leonberger Kennels in Canterbury New Zealand.
Happy 2nd birthday to our Buir litter from everyone at Leonrua Leonberger Kennels in Canterbury New Zealand.
Happy 2nd birthday to our Buir litter from everyone at Leonrua Leonberger Kennels in Canterbury New Zealand.
Happy 2nd birthday to our Buir litter from everyone at Leonrua Leonberger Kennels in Canterbury New Zealand.
Happy 2nd birthday to our Buir litter from everyone at Leonrua Leonberger Kennels in Canterbury New Zealand.
A tiny dark Leonberger puppy from Leonrua Kennel NZ, wearing a collar, sleeps soundly on its back among plush blankets and a stuffed animal. Its paws are relaxed, and its belly is slightly exposed, giving an impression of deep comfort and peace.

Puppies have arrived!

11th April 2023

Rogue and Ikkii’s puppies have arrived! 2 boys and 4 girls.

### All puppies from this litter are spoken for ###

Puppies on the way!

10th March 2023

Very happy to announce our "D litter" is due in April!

SIRE - Ikkii (Khaimas Semper Bona Fide-Always in Good Faith)

DAM - Rogue (Leonrua All-Rogue-Lockdown)

We are so very thankful to Pia and Jørgen for trusting us with their stunning boy Ikkii and sending his genetics from Denmark all the way to New Zealand!

Rogue is our beautiful homebred girl and has the most amazing temperament!

Ikkii is a perfect match for Rogue’s first litter. We are really excited about introducing his lines into our kennel and continue working on increasing the genetic diversity of Leonbergers in NZ

Leonberger Database Trial Mating

### All puppies from this litter are spoken for ###

Cullen, Leonrua Cairde Cullen with Derbyshire, a fluffy Leonberger from Leonrua Kennels in Canterbury New Zealand is exhibited in his first dog show in Ashburton where he was awarded Best in Breed!

Ashburton Kennel Association Shows

18th February 2023

Cullen’s first show at 9 months of age!

Championship Show - Best of Breed, Dog CC, Puppy of Breed

Open Show - Best of Breed, Dog CC, Puppy of Breed

19th February 2023

Championship Show - Best of Breed, Dog CC, Puppy of Breed

Leonberger Breeder of the Year!

January 2022

We have been awarded the Dogz Online Leonberger Breeder of the Year Award!

A blue badge with scalloped edges, featuring a silhouette of a dog in the center. The text reads "Breeder of the Year Competition, Best Breeder (NZ) Leonberger, Dogz Online Pointscore 2022." Leonrua Kennel is the NZ Leonberger Breeder of the Year!

Congratulations Percy!

January 20223

Congratulations Percy & Kayla on winning the Dogz Online Pointscore 2022 Leonberger Show Dog Competition!

A person in a green dress stands with a large, furry dog called Percy who is a Leonberger of Leonrua Kennels in Canterbury, NZ, in a grassy outdoor area at a dog show. The dog has dark fur on its back and lighter fur on its tail and legs.

Congratulations Percy!

November 2022

Congratulations Percy & Kayla on recent show successes including multiple BoB and RBIG and Intermediate in Intermediate in Group!

Three people stand outdoors with their dogs on leashes. All three dogs are Leonbergers from Leonrua Kennels, Canterbury, New Zealand. The dogs are Cullen, Hugo and Percy at the Leonberger Club of New Zealand walk.

Christchurch Boys Catch-up!

November 2022

Cullen (Leonrua Cáirde-Cullen - 6 mths old) enjoyed catching up with his big brothers Percy (NZ CH Leonrua All-Havok-Lockdown - 2.5yrs) and Hugo (Leonrua Búir-M'Baku - 1.5yrs) at the Leonberger Club of New Zealand Christchurch walk!

📷 Lisa McLaughlin - Phodography by Lis