Leonberger
Leonberger
VS
Norwegian Lundehund
Norwegian Lundehund
Breeds
Leonberger
Comparisons
Norwegian Lundehund

Leonberger vs Norwegian Lundehund

Compare Leonberger and Norwegian Lundehund 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
Norwegian Lundehund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
32 – 38 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
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
Norwegian Lundehund
Tiny

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 Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is a rare, small spitz-type dog with at least six toes per foot, great flexibility, and a weather-resistant double coat. Once used to hunt puffins on Norwegian cliffs, it is now an active, alert companion needing gentle training and regular mental and physical exercise.

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