Our goal: healthy leonbergers, with good characters and the standard of the Leonberger as an example.
We breed according to the rules of the Dutch Leonberger Club: link
All our dogs are tested for LPN1, which causes polyneuropathy in 1/3 of the leonbergers that have symptoms and is the most severe form of early onset polyneuropathy. All too well I know what it means to have a dog suffer from this disease. In my A litter 4 pups were affected en since then I have committed myself in convincing other owners and breeders to participate in the research of this disease. Since July 2010 there is an DNA test available and the research Universities, as well as the international Leonberger Union, strongly advise to test all leo's in breeding for this LPN1. It is highly advisable that you, as a puppybuyer, ask about the LPN1 status of the parents of your future puppy. At least 1 of the parents must be N/N (clear) and the other no more than D/N (carrier)

By avoiding inbreeding as much as possible and  by gathering as much information as we can about the health and temperaments of ancestors and relatives we strive for healthy pups with a sound temperaments
 

Puppies are born and raised in our home, socializing them before they leave for their new homes is one of our priorities.
When the pups are 3 weeks old we welcome visitors. we let the pups make aquaintance with all kinds of farm animals at the kids zoo and visit the village center , so they also get used to car rides.

Starting at 3 weeks old pups get used to the taste of a variety of fresh food like, beef, seafish, tripe, chicken-necks, raw bones, veggies, fruits, cooked oatmeal etc.