Dutch Kooikerhondje
VS
Leonberger
Dutch Kooikerhondje vs Leonberger
Compare Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 42 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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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