Leonberger
VS
Miniature Schnauzer
Leonberger vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare Leonberger and Miniature Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Miniature Schnauzer
Super smart
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 Miniature Schnauzer
Compact, sturdy Miniature Schnauzers are bright, trainable, and people focused. Their wiry, low shedding coat needs regular grooming. Alert watchdogs with a terrier streak, they need daily exercise, mental stimulation, and clear training, and often live 12–15 years.
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