Chinook vs Leonberger
Compare the Chinook to the Leonberger. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinooks and Leonbergers.
Chinook
Leonberger
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
25½-31½ Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinook
Leonberger
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1917 AD
1849 AD
Chinook
Leonberger
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinook
Leonberger
Chinook
Leonberger
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinook
Leonberger
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Chinook
Leonberger
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Chinook
Leonberger
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chinook
Leonberger
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chinook
Leonberger
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinook
Leonberger
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Chinook
Leonberger
Chinook
Leonberger
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Chinook
Leonberger
