Leonberger
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Leonberger vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Leonberger and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
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 German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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