King Charles Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
VS
Leonberger
Leonberger

King Charles Spaniel vs Leonberger

Compare King Charles Spaniel 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
King Charles Spaniel
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
29 – 30 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
3 – 9 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics

King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Small
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant

Summary

About King Charles Spaniel
Small, aristocratic toy spaniel with a domed head, short nose and large dark eyes, bred as a devoted lap companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it thrives on constant human contact. Long, silky coat needs regular grooming; prone to heart, eye and brachycephalic‑related issues.
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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