Leonberger vs Newfoundland
Compare Leonbergers to Newfoundlands. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-10 Years
Height
25½-31½ Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
100-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Origin Country
Germany
Canada
Origin Year
1849 AD
1600 AD
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
0-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-10 Years
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Leonberger
Newfoundland
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Leonberger
Newfoundland
