I can’t believe I’ve been doing this for nearly two years, and I’m still running into new breeds. (Heck, I can’t believe I’ve been doing this for nearly two years, period!) This is our first Leonberger, a truly outrageous breed.
Supposedly Leonbergers were bred to look like the lion on the official town seal of Leonberg, Germany. He does look a little bit leonine, doesn’t he?
![Ah... ahh... AACHOOOOO! Leonberger](https://dogsofsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CIMG1953-600x473.jpg)
We found Rolo outside of Real Foods on Polk Street, a great place for dog-watching.
![You did NOT just take my picture while I was sneezing. What? You did? HMF! Leonberger](https://dogsofsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CIMG1955-600x737.jpg)
The employees kept coming out to say hello to him. He liked that well enough, although I think he was hoping for treats.
![HMF I SAY! Leonberger](https://dogsofsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CIMG1955-Version-2-600x580.jpg)
Closeup of the last picture. So ridiculous.
![Oh well. It's okay, I guess, as long as you aren't going to post that picture on the Internet... Leonberger](https://dogsofsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CIMG1973-600x712.jpg)
I think mom and/or dad was coming out when I snapped this last one. Shadows are a bit awful, but it definitely shows his attitude toward life.