Leonberger
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Leonberger vs Portuguese Podengo Medio
Compare Leonberger and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
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 Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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