Brittany (Breton)
VS
Leonberger
Brittany (Breton) vs Leonberger
Compare Brittany (Breton) 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
Brittany (Breton)
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
47 – 51 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
20 – 23 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Brittany (Breton)
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Brittany (Breton)
The Brittany (Épagneul Breton) is a compact, athletic French gundog with a short or bobbed tail and easy‑care coat. Affectionate, sensitive, and highly energetic, it needs substantial daily exercise and gentle, positive training, thriving as both an active family companion and versatile hunting dog.
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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