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Welcome To Leos By The Sea
 A Leonberger Kennel in the heart of New England, raising quality dogs for over 20 years in beautiful Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Breeding Philosophy:

I would like to tell you a bit about my breeding program. I have been involved with dogs all my life, as were my parents before me, and have raised leos for over 12 years. Although the kennel name is "Leos by the Sea", it is not a kennel. There are no crates or dog runs. All of my leos live in my house, on sofas, beds and futons, and do so year round. They are my companions and friends first and foremost. I believe dogs are an integral part of your family and should live with you forever. I do not place my dogs if not breedable, nor will I ever do so, so I will never have many litters. And any litters that I have will be raised in a room next to my bedroom and be watched 24 hours a day. Socialization is a given and of the utmost importance. I am breeding for health and longevity and do not believe in inbreeding or even line breeding. I believe genetic diversity is the key to health and long life. I am 53 years old and a registered nurse so health may be more important to me than others. My children are grown so I can spend more time and effort with my Leos. I want anyone who decides they want one of my very occasional puppies to feel like they will always have my support and help. Leos are a wonderful and unique breed and I feel privileged to have five of them to live with me. My goal is to find a few select adoptive parents worthy of these very special creatures. Please feel free to contact me if you feel my goals will match that of your home.

- Mary Davidson


                                       DOGS AND WEATHER     by Winifred Welles

I'd like a different dog
For every kind of weather ----
A narrow greyhound for a fog,
A wolfhound strange and white,
With a tail like a silver feather
To run with in the night,
When snow is still, and winter stars are bright.

In the fall, I 'd like to see
In answer to my whistle
A golden spaniel look at me.
But best of all for rain,
A big leo, hairy as a thistle,
To trot with fine disdain
Beside me down the soaked, sweet-smelling lane.

Leos By The Sea
Mary Davidson - Breeder
An LCA Member Kennel and LCUS Breeder
Cape Cod, MA
Phone: (508)  430-2491
Website: leosbythesea.com