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This was such a touching book. I felt such an array of emotions reading each chapter. And I think it’s so beautiful that Thomas Wikman and his family loved Bronco so much. Enough to dedicate this entire book to keeping his memories alive.
I also very much appreciated that the book contained information about Leonbergers for anyone considering getting one as a pet. A lot of people get pets they are not fully prepared to take care of. Animals are living beings and they need to be properly cared for. So, I’m sure the information shared in the book will help other potential Leonberger owners do a better job taking care of their pet/pets.
The book was so well written and I read it in just a few days. When I checked the number of pages, I was surprised because it didn’t feel long at all.
If you are someone that loves dogs or even animals in general, do check out this book. And even if you aren’t a big fan of pets/dogs/animals do consider getting this book. It’s such a fantastic read.
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A must read for any Leonberger owner or anyone considering a Leonberger
We became Leonberger human parents in October 2022. We knew very little about the breed so I searched online. I found a reference to Thomas Wikman’s book and was instantly intrigued given that the book was a personal experience of life with a Leonberger. This book has proven to be the best book about Leonbergers that I have purchased and I have purchased quite a few. The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Lowenhohle is a heartwarming story of Bronco’s life with the Wikman family and their other canines. This book also contains a wealth of well researched and experienced information about Leonbergers, both good and bad. Also the bonus in this book is at the back where Thomas Wikman has included 2 Appendices which provided me with the Leonberger database and a Resources and References section. This book has helped my family through the first amazing year with our male Leonberger, Hachi. We look forward to many more years with him and we keep Thomas Wikman’s book near by for any help we may need. Thanks Thomas!
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- Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2023Format: Paperback
We became Leonberger human parents in October 2022. We knew very little about the breed so I searched online. I found a reference to Thomas Wikman’s book and was instantly intrigued given that the book was a personal experience of life with a Leonberger. This book has proven to be the best book about Leonbergers that I have purchased and I have purchased quite a few.
A must read for any Leonberger owner or anyone considering a Leonberger
Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2023
The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Lowenhohle is a heartwarming story of Bronco’s life with the Wikman family and their other canines. This book also contains a wealth of well researched and experienced information about Leonbergers, both good and bad. Also the bonus in this book is at the back where Thomas Wikman has included 2 Appendices which provided me with the Leonberger database and a Resources and References section.
This book has helped my family through the first amazing year with our male Leonberger, Hachi. We look forward to many more years with him and we keep Thomas Wikman’s book near by for any help we may need.
Thanks Thomas!
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- AnnikaReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2024
Heartwarming & funny stories plus facts galore about Leonbergers! Excellent!
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Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase - Alex Diaz-GranadosReviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
Bronco's Biography is a good story, well told!
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Back in 2007, an automation, robotics, and software engineer named Thomas Wikman of Dallas, TX bought a Leonberger puppy for his son's upcoming 14th birthday. Wikman and his family, which also included his wife Claudia and two other children, already had two dogs (a Labrador mix named Baylor and a German Shepherd named Baby), but Thomas wanted to get a Leonberger, too. So, after being vetted by the breeders in Canada, the cute furball they’d eventually name Le Bronco von der Lowenhole was shipped from our northern neighbor by air to the Lone Star State.Alex Diaz-GranadosBronco's Biography is a good story, well told!
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
Thus began the Wikmans’ 13-year journey of love and friendship with their big – and I mean BIG – Leonberger, who despite his aristocratic name for his American Kennel Club papers answered to plain, simple, and unforgettable “Bronco.”
Bronco – as the book’s title, The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle: Stories and Tips from Thirteen Years with a Leonberger, foreshadows – was unusually long-lived for a big dog. He lived long enough to earn the Leonberger Health Foundation International’s Grey Muzzle Award, which is earned by dogs who live to be 12 years old. As a result, Thomas Wikman and his family have a treasure trove of memories, not just of Bronco himself, but the other dogs in the family.
There are some wonderfully touching vignettes in The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle, such as the one early in the book in which Thomas – who finds himself alone in the house on a quiet Dallas evening – is making a sandwich in the kitchen when, suddenly, he feels what he thinks is a human hand on his shoulder. Thinking that it is an intruder, Thomas turns around, only to see the sweet, loving face of his big furry Leonberger, asking for half a sandwich.
And, of course, because Thomas tells the reader about the ups and downs of life with multiple dogs, there are some sobering stories in The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle: Stories and Tips from Thirteen Years with a Leonberger as well, including one about the Dogsitter from Hell. Having been a pet- and house-sitter when I lived in Miami, I could not understand how someone like that young lady that Thomas and his wife Claudia hired to take care of their dogs while the Wikmans went on vacation could be so inept and irresponsible. (What did she do? Read the Intermezzo – pages 73-80 – to find out.)
If you’re like me and love dogs, or if you’re interested in adding a Leonberger to your family, The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle: Stories and Tips from Thirteen Years with a Leonberger is a must-have book that will entertain, enthrall, and inform you from the first chapter to the last one. It is excellently designed – by Susan Hood Design – and features many illustrations, including Wikman family photos of their furry family members and drawings by artist Naomi Rosenblatt.
This is a terrific book. Not only does Wikman know how to tell a story, but he also gives potential Leonberger owners lots of tips on how to properly care for a Leonberger. In The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle, you’ll find out what types of dog food you should give to a Leonberger in all the stages of his (or her) life, what Leonbergers are like personality-wise, and what to look for in canine health issues, especially since Leonbergers are a large breed and require lots of tender loving care, especially as they grow older.
I smiled a lot while reading this book, but I have to admit that I shed more than a couple of tears, too. That’s the hallmark of a good story, well told. And it’s a true story, at that.
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