The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle: Stories and Tips from Thirteen Years with a Leonberger

by Thomas Wikman

Overview

"A wonderful tribute to the author's beloved Bronco. The stories are heartwarming as well as

informative-a true glimpse into life with a Leonberger. The adorable illustrations are icing on

the cake." -D'Nae Wilson, President, Leonberger Health Foundation International

"A lovely tribute to Bronco, with lots of resources for general Leonberger information." -Julie

Schaffert, Leonberger Club of America breeder since 1992

If you're thinking of getting a Leonberger, or if you've already owned one and know how rewarding the experience can be, you'll want to read the story of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle, called Bronco, who came into the lives of the Wikman family of Dallas, Texas, in 2007. Bronco, a recipient of the Leonberger Health Foundation International's Grey Muzzle Award, lived an unusually long life for a Leonberger-almost thirteen years. His human family is convinced that what helped him exceed his breed's normal life expectancy was his brave and loving heart.

Here you'll read about some of Bronco's amazing feats: the night he scared away a prowler; the day he performed a hamster search and rescue; the time he stumped the Geek Squad; and the late night he snuck into the kitchen and ate a two-pound bag of dog treats, a box of pastries, a loaf of bread, a grilled chicken, and a Key lime pie, all in one sitting. You'll also read about his unflappable calm during a north Texas tornado and his stoicism as he endured health challenges in his later years.

In addition to entertaining stories, these pages contain a wealth of practical guidance, including

·      a history of the Leonberger breed;

·      advice for the care of very large dogs;

·      breed-specific health and genetic information;

·      training and feeding tips;

·      suggestions for finding a breeder;

·      the official breed standard; and

·      an extensive resource guide.

 

Bronco's fearlessness, tolerance, and affectionate nature warmed the hearts of everyone who met him, and his sometimes uncanny adventures with his human and canine companions will bring a smile to the face of every dog lover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780998084961
Publisher:	Thebes Press
Publication date:	07/03/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	206
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Thomas Wikman is a retired automation, robotics, and software engineer and inveterate dog lover who emigrated from Sweden to the United States, where he and his wife raised three children. Their cherished Leonberger, Bronco, crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2020. The Wikmans live in Dallas, Texas, with their two dogs-a pug and a miniature Australian shepherd.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Chapter 1 "Let's Do Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle" 1

Chapter 2 Bronco the Very Big Dog 9

Chapter 3 Adventures at Home 20

Chapter 4 Baylor and Baby 30

Chapter 5 Ryu and Daisy 43

Chapter 6 Adventures in the Backyard and Beyond 56

Chapter 7 Adventures in the Backyard and Beyond Part II 65

Intermezzo Baylor and Baby Pass 73

Chapter 8 Gustatory and Other Perils 81

Intermezzo Ryu Passes 97

Chapter 9 Rollo Rolls In 100

Chapter 10 Black October and the Grey Muzzle Award 114

Intermezzo The Last Car Ride 125

Chapter 11 History of the Leonberger 131

Chapter 12 Getting a Leonberger 143

Chapter 13 Leonberger Health 160

Acknowledgments 181

Appendix 1 The Leonberger Breed Standard 183

Appendix 2 The Worldwide Independent Leonberger 192

Database

Appendix 3 Leonberger Quiz 195

Resources and References 199