Leonberger
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
Leonberger vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare Leonberger and Miniature American Shepherd 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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