Leonberger vs Pug
Compare the Leonberger to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Leonbergers and Pugs.
Leonberger
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25½-31½ Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Leonberger
Pug
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1849 AD
-206 BC
Leonberger
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Leonberger
Pug
Leonberger
Pug
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Leonberger
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Leonberger
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Low
None
Leonberger
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Leonberger
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Leonberger
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Leonberger
Pug
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Leonberger
Pug
Leonberger
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Leonberger
Pug
