English Toy Terrier
English Toy Terrier
VS
Leonberger
Leonberger

English Toy Terrier vs Leonberger

Compare English Toy Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics

English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant

Summary

About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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