The Leonberger Club of America is the parent club for Leonbergers in the United States.

The Leonberger is not an AKC breed (thank goodness!)--the LCA is the organization that registers American Leonbergers. In order for American-born Leonbergers to be registered, a litter must have been bred according to strict breeding regulations. These regulations have been put in place to protect the health and integrity of the breed.

If you are looking for a Leonberger in the United States, be certain to make sure that any breeder you speak with has their kennel registered with the LCA. They have agreed to follow a Code of Ethics for responsible breeding, have had both of the parents' health, temperament and conformation evaluated beforehand.

To find out more about the breeding requirements of the Leonberger Club of America, and a list of LCA registered kennels, please visit the LCA website at: http://www.leonbergerclubofamerica.org/

Regional Clubs

The Leonberger Club of America has Regional Clubs that host various activities, from specialty shows to informal picnics. They are based on geographical areas, although one can be a member of any Regional club as long as they are a member of the LCA.

Here is a list of the LCA Regional Clubs, along with their contact information.

The Northeast Regional Leonberger Club
The NRLC includes ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ and PA. The contact is Bill & Boni Faust at TheNRLC@AOL.com

Great Lakes Leonberger Club
The GLLC includes states bordering the Great Lakes. The contact person is Julie Pepper at jpepper@ismi.net

Southeast Regional Leonberger Club
The SRLC includes NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, and TN. The contact person is Samantha Fogg at fergus_here@excite.com

The Frontier Leonberger Club of the Southwest
The FLCS includes TX, OK, LA, KS and NM. The contact person is Jeanette Nordberg at ramblin@onramp.net

The Leonberger Club of the Northwest
The LCNW includes WA, OR, and ID. The contact person is Alina Wilson at alina@carillonprop.com

The Northern California Leonberger Club
The NCLC includes Northern CA. The contact person is Mike Croom at leodogz@cruzio.com

The Southern California Regional Leonberger Club
The SWLC includes Southern CA, NV and AZ. The contact person is Jennifer Madriaga at Noahjf@aol.com

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