Great Dane vs Leonberger
Compare Great Danes to Leonbergers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Dane
Leonberger
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
8-10 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
25½-31½ Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Leonberger
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
-1400 BC
1849 AD
Great Dane
Leonberger
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Leonberger
Great Dane
Leonberger
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Leonberger
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Dane
Leonberger
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Great Dane
Leonberger
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Great Dane
Leonberger
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Great Dane
Leonberger
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Leonberger
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
8-10 Years
Great Dane
Leonberger
Great Dane
Leonberger
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Great Dane
Leonberger
