Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanLeuvenaar at a glance
- Origin
- Leuven, Belgium
- Appeared
- 1600 to 1800 (uncertain)
- Family
- Toy Spitz
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- Not recorded
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Extinct
The name. Dutch for a native of Leuven (Louvain), where the dogs were found.
Same familyBorder Terrier1700 to 1920 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: Toy Spitz
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Same eraDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyPlace in time
The Leuvenaar appears 1600 to 1800 (uncertain), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Leuvenaar is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
