Members shall be aware at all times that the Club exists to protect the breed and that these aims are to be uppermost in the minds of members in all their activities in the breed. Members will at all times display good sportsmanship and conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect credit upon the Club and the breed. Members shall refrain from unnecessary and un-constructive criticism of another person's dog and from personal attacks upon fellow members. Novices are encouraged to seek the advice and assistance of more experienced owners and breeders and the more experienced shall assist the novice in solving problems and share, for the good of the breed, the benefits of his or her knowledge. In all questions of ethics, covered or not covered by the Code, the individual member shall act solely in the best interests of the breed, and the membership as a whole shall aid any fellow member in upholding these interests.
Members agree to educate the public and represent the breed favorably at all times.
All Leonbergers owned by, or in the care of, members shall be given a proper, healthy environment, nutrition and care at all times. Nor may they be subjected to any conditions likely to eventuate in unnecessary danger to the animal's health. No member shall have more dogs than he or she has facilities to adequately keep. Breeders shall protect their Leonbergers against breedings which are not carefully planned. Members shall be diligent in the handling of their dogs in public places and shall do so in a manner as to minimize the risk of trauma or danger to any human being or other animal.