Leonberger
VS
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Leonberger vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Compare Leonberger and Staffordshire Bull 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
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
36 – 41 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
11 – 17 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
4/5
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Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Protective
Easy to train
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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a compact, muscular English terrier with a strong build and short, easy-care coat. Known for deep affection for people, especially children, it is lively, sensitive, needs daily exercise, positive training, sturdy chew toys, and close family companionship.
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