Leonberger
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Leonberger vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Leonberger and Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
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 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.
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