Leonberger
VS
Sealyham Terrier
Leonberger vs Sealyham Terrier
Compare Leonberger and Sealyham Terrier 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
Sealyham Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
30 – 31 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
8 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
12 – 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
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Sealyham Terrier
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 Sealyham Terrier
Compact Welsh terrier bred for hunting but affectionate and calm at home. Sturdy, low body with a distinctive white double coat, beard and eyebrows needing regular grooming. Intelligent, independent and moderate in exercise needs, it suits engaged families; the breed is now relatively rare.
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