Leonberger vs Pointer
Compare the Leonberger to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Leonbergers and Pointers.
Leonberger
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25½-31½ Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Leonberger
Pointer
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1849 AD
1650 AD
Leonberger
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Leonberger
Pointer
Leonberger
Pointer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Leonberger
Pointer
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Leonberger
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Leonberger
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Leonberger
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Leonberger
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Leonberger
Pointer
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Leonberger
Pointer
Leonberger
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Leonberger
Pointer
