Montenegrin Mountain Hound
VS
Leonberger
Montenegrin Mountain Hound vs Leonberger
Compare Montenegrin Mountain Hound and Leonberger 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
Montenegrin Mountain Hound
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
49 – 50 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Montenegrin Mountain Hound
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Montenegrin Mountain Hound
The Montenegrin Mountain Hound is a medium, athletic black-and-tan scenthound from Montenegro, bred for hard work in steep, forested terrain. Calm, loyal, and reserved at home but driven on the trail, it needs extensive exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent, positive training.
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.
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