Leonberger vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Compare the Leonberger to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Leonbergers and American Pit Bull Terriers.

Leonberger vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-14 Years
Height
25½-31½ Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1849 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Bloat
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Panosteitis
Ectropion
Hereditary neuropathy
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Leonberger
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Lion Yellow
Lion Yellow
Reddish Brown
Reddish Brown
Sandy
Sandy
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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