Bloodhound vs Leonberger

Compare the Bloodhound to the Leonberger. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Leonbergers.

Bloodhound vs Leonberger
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Bloodhound
Leonberger
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General Details
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
25½-31½ Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1000 AD
1849 AD
Temperament
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Living Environment
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Ectopic cilia
Ectropion
Addison's disease
Bloat
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Panosteitis
Ectropion
Hereditary neuropathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bloodhound
Leonberger
Breed Colors
Lion Yellow
Lion Yellow
Reddish Brown
Reddish Brown
Sandy
Sandy
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