18900 Chamberlain Rd. Grafton, OH 44044 |  440-926-2801 | cherrywoodleos@yahoo.com
Cherrywood Kennels
OUR OWNERS
When the BIG DAY finally arrives!!

      Cherrywood's requirements for owners include:

  • a large, safely enclosed yard where you and your Leo will be
    able to spend time together outdoors. A Leo needs room to
    run straight out, in order for his body and mind to mature
    correctly. This breed needs space, and won't do well in a tiny
    yard. A daily walk isn't enough for a Leo. A 4-6' secure fence,  
    is a necessity. Leos will wander if allowed to do so and some
    are escape artists.

  • enrollment in a behavior/obedience group class with a qualified
    instructor within 2 months of purchase, continuing
    intermittently with classes until the dog is a year and a half
    old.  You need to learn to control a 100 lb., 7 mo. old puppy
    with distractions around you! Private lessons won't do that.

  • coming to Ohio to pick up your pup. If you're flying, you'll need
    to check with your airline to be sure the pup may ride home in
    the cabin with you. I will not ship pups in cargo. We want to
    meet the people who will be getting our puppies.

  • consistent socialization off of your property for the first year
    or so. Leonbergers have watchdog instincts, and you want your
    adult to understand what is "normal" in his world. That requires
    introducing him to many new and unique situations as a puppy.
    Your Leo needs to meet other dog breeds, new people and
    constantly changing situations before he is 20 weeks old, in
    order to mature into a steady adult.

  • registering your puppy with the AKC, even if you never plan to
    show or breed him. You are also strongly encouraged to
    become a member of the Leonberger Club of America (LCA).
    (The LCA is a wealth of information on all aspects of the
    Leonberger, and will be a good support system for you over
    the life of your Leo.)

  • neutering your Leonberger after the growth plates close,
    unless we both agree at that point that he may be bred. All
    Leos going to companion homes are sold on limited
    registration . They can be shown in AKC performance events
    aside from conformation. That may be changed, after he has
    completed his health tests at age 2, if warrented.

  • showing any Leonberger you are considering breeding, and
    breeding only according to the Member Practice Requirements
    of the LCA. I will be happy to help and mentor any of our
    buyers who are seriously  and conscientiously interested in
    learning to show or breed.
18900 Chamberlain Rd. Grafton, OH 44044 |  440-926-2801 | cherrywoodleos@yahoo.com
Cherrywood's Quick as a
Wink aka "Schatzie"
Cherrywood's Quiet Riot aka
"Winston"
Cherrywood's Quantum Leap
        aka "Remus"
Cherrywood's Quintessential
aka "Quinn"
Cherrywood's Quest For
Truth aka "MaCree"
Cherrywood's Queen of Hearts
aka "Stevie"

    When you get a puppy from Cherrywood you
    are getting my  knowledge,   help and support
    for the life of your Leonberger.

    We offer health guarantees if you fulfill our
    contract, and we have a first right of refusal
    clause to buy back your Leo or help you find a
    suitable new home, should you ever need to
    re-home him.

                  Ann Rogers
And of course.....
Ann and Kevin  
with
Cherrywood's
Quick Study aka
"Sassy", our 7th
home bred Leo!