Leonberger
Leonberger
VS
Weimaraner
Weimaraner

Leonberger vs Weimaraner

Compare Leonberger and Weimaraner 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
Weimaraner
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
57 – 70 cm
Weight
40 – 77 kg
25 – 40 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 10 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
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
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Weimaraner
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Large

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 Weimaraner
Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.

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