Leonberger vs Huntaway
Compare the Leonberger to the Huntaway. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Leonbergers and Huntaways.
Leonberger
Huntaway
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-14 Years
Height
25½-31½ Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Leonberger
Huntaway
Origin Country
Germany
New Zealand
Origin Year
1849 AD
1870 AD
Leonberger
Huntaway
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Leonberger
Huntaway
Leonberger
Huntaway
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Leonberger
Huntaway
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Leonberger
Huntaway
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Leonberger
Huntaway
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Leonberger
Huntaway
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Leonberger
Huntaway
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Leonberger
Huntaway
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-14 Years
Leonberger
Huntaway
Leonberger
Huntaway
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Leonberger
Huntaway
