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Dogs
# The Landseer: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Germany, Switzerland
Large calm and affectionate dog, the Landseer combines power, elegance and a taste for water.
Size GiantLife expectancy 9–11 yearsBudget ≈ €183/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,200
[Find a breeder 9](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=landseer)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Limited
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Calm temperament: His composed nature makes him a pleasant companion on a daily basis when he gets enough exercise.
- Affectionate: He is very attached to his family and readily seeks the company of those close to him.
- Good family dog: His gentleness and sociability often make him appreciated in a well-organized household.
- Large size: Its giant size requires space, suitable equipment, and a higher maintenance budget.
- Not well suited to apartment living: It does better in a spacious environment with long regular outings.
- Heavy shedding: Its long, dense coat sheds a lot of hair, especially during shedding season.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Calm families: The Landseer appreciates a stable, gentle, and present home life.
- House with a garden: Its size and need for space are better managed in a spacious home.
- People who enjoy long walks: It needs regular activity to stay balanced.
Not recommended for
- Small homes: Its size and space needs make everyday life more complicated in an apartment.
- Very sedentary people: It needs long and regular outings to stay in shape.
- Owners looking for a very obedient dog: Its training requires consistency because it can be uncooperative.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
74 cmLandseer
- Height at the withers
- 67–80 cm
- Weight
- 50–70 kg
- Coat
- Long, dense and smooth
- FCI group
- 2
- Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Landseer in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Landseer is said to have originated from crosses between Newfoundland dogs and Pyrenean Mountain Dogs. It owes its name to the British painter Edwin Landseer, who often depicted dogs of this type in his works. Highly appreciated in England in the 19th century, it then experienced a decline before being preserved by Swiss, German and Austrian breeders. The breed was definitively recognized by the FCI in 1960.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Landseer is a giant dog, robust and harmonious, taller on legs than the Newfoundland, especially in the male. Its body is broad and powerful, with a firm back, a deep chest and a solid bone structure. Its coat is long, dense, smooth and fine, with an undercoat less abundant than in the Newfoundland. The color is predominantly white with black patches on the body and the rump, while the head is black with a white muzzle marked by a symmetrical white blaze.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Affectionate, sociable and calm, the Landseer enjoys family life and is generally gentle with children. Its impressive size makes it a deterrent dog, without being a particularly biting guard dog. It likes the company of its loved ones and retains a calm, balanced and benevolent temperament.
Affectionate Playful Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, the Landseer remains calm in the house if it gets enough exercise. It likes long walks, outdoor activities and especially water, where it is very much at ease. Its need for space and its large size make it better suited to a house with a garden than to an apartment.
Training
## Training and socialization
Training the Landseer requires consistency, patience and real gentleness in methods. Its calm temperament makes learning easier, but it can prove less obedient than other large working dogs. Early socialization and consistent training are important to properly channel its power and strengthen its cooperation.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Landseer
The purchase price of the Landseer varies depending on the quality of the bloodline, the seriousness of the breeding, the health tests carried out and the puppy’s intended purpose. Its large size then implies a higher maintenance budget than that of many medium-sized breeds.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/landseer/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Landseer is an overall robust dog, with solid health when it is bred seriously and kept at a proper weight. Like many giant breeds, it nevertheless requires particular vigilance regarding the musculoskeletal system and the management of growth in the young dog.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/landseer/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Landseer needs a complete, digestible and well-balanced diet, adapted to its giant size and its activity level. The quality of the ration is important throughout life, with particular attention during growth, a sensitive period in large dogs.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/landseer/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Landseer owes its name to Edwin Landseer, a British painter of the 19th century famous for his depictions of large black and white dogs. Often compared to the Newfoundland, it is distinguished in particular by a taller, longer-legged silhouette and by the recognition of a continental European type. Its ease in the water is also among its most striking traits.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Landseer
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Landseer suited to apartment living?
The Landseer is not well suited to apartment living due to its large size, its need for space, and its exercise requirements. It thrives more in a house with a garden, even though it can adapt to a more urban setting if its outings are long and regular.
### Does the Landseer like water?
Yes, the Landseer is generally very comfortable in water, a trait it shares with the Newfoundland. This affinity is one of its best-known characteristics.
### Is the Landseer suitable for a family with children?
The Landseer is often appreciated for its gentleness, calmness, and attachment to family life. As with any giant dog, interactions with young children should remain supervised because of its strength and size.
## Find a Landseer breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Landseer breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Landseer breeders by country
[54 breeders of Landseer in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer/germany) [9 breeders of Landseer in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer) [7 breeders of Landseer in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer/denmark) [4 breeders of Landseer in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer/austria) [3 breeders of Landseer in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer/finland) [3 breeders of Landseer in Hungary](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer/hungary) [2 breeders of Landseer in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer/italy) [1 breeder of Landseer in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer/netherlands) [1 breeder of Landseer in Slovakia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer/slovakia) [1 breeder of Landseer in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer/switzerland)
[All breeders of Landseer in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer)
## Ready to welcome a Landseer?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-landseer)
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