Leonberger
VS
Swedish Lapphund
Leonberger vs Swedish Lapphund
Compare Leonberger and Swedish Lapphund 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
Swedish Lapphund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
40 – 51 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
19 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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 Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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