Leonberger
VS
Curly Coated Retriever
Leonberger vs Curly Coated Retriever
Compare Leonberger and Curly Coated Retriever 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
Leonberger
Curly Coated Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
63 – 69 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
23 – 41 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
8 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Curly Coated Retriever
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
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.
About Curly Coated Retriever
The Curly Coated Retriever is an athletic, medium‑large gundog with a dense, waterproof curly coat in black or liver. Intelligent, independent, loyal and reserved with strangers, it needs substantial daily exercise, thoughtful training, and moderate, curl‑specific grooming.
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