Population . . .
Worldwide Leonberger Population Analysis
Pie charts below clearly illustrate the popular sire syndrome.
Males that produced at least 33 puppies were considered popular sires. They account for a quarter of all breeding males. These sires are responsible for producing two thirds of all offspring.
- The broad use of popular sires over the years led to no separate national populations.
- All modern lines across the world are closely related
- Mitochondrial genome diversity is also poor
Pie charts below clearly illustrate the popular sire syndrome.
Males that produced at least 33 puppies were considered popular sires. They account for a quarter of all breeding males. These sires are responsible for producing two thirds of all offspring.