Bergamasco
VS
Leonberger
Bergamasco vs Leonberger
Compare Bergamasco and Leonberger side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bergamasco
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 60 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
26 – 38 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Bergamasco
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Bergamasco
Ancient Italian herding breed, medium‑large and sturdy, known for its long, felted gray coat that forms natural flocks. Calm, observant, and deeply bonded to family, it doubles as a gentle guardian. Needs steady exercise, thoughtful training, early coat care, and is generally healthy and long‑lived.
About Leonberger
Large, strongly built “gentle giant” with lion‑coloured, water‑resistant double coat and black mask. Typically calm, devoted, and very good with children and other pets when well socialised. Needs regular exercise, kind training, thorough grooming, and careful health management.
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