Swedish Lapphund
VS
Leonberger
Swedish Lapphund vs Leonberger
Compare Swedish Lapphund 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
Swedish Lapphund
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
2/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
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.
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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