Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Comparison – Which dog is better Gentle Giant or Tervuren?

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Name	Leonberger	Belgian Tervuren
Origins	Germany	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Leonberger and Belgian Tervuren. What other names are these breeds known by?	Gentle Giant Gentle Lion Leonbergi Leo	Tervuren
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Leonberger and a Belgian Tervuren. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Leonberger and a Belgian Tervuren. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Leonberger or Belgian Tervuren? Is a Leonberger taller than a Belgian Tervuren?	Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Leonberger and a Belgian Tervuren. Which breed costs more?	$1500-$2000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Leonberger or Belgian Tervuren?	Frequent: The Leonberger is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare training requirements.	Leonberger dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare alertness levels.	Leonberger dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare territorial behaviors.	Leonberger dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Leonberger and a Belgian Tervuren. How do their temperaments differ?	Loving Obedient Loyal Fearless Companionable Adaptable	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren?	High: Leonberger dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren social needs comparison:	Leonberger dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren?	Leonberger dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren? Which can be better for hunting?	Leonberger dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare play drive and energy.	The Leonberger is a playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Leonberger breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Tervuren indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Leonberger dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Tervuren dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Leonberger or Belgian Tervuren?	Leonberger dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Belgian Tervuren dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Leonberger dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Leonberger bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Tervuren bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare average lifespans.	8-10 years The average lifespan of Leonberger: 9 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Leonberger and a Belgian Tervuren. Which breed is healthier?	Leonbergers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren?	Frequent The Leonberger should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Belgian Tervuren should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Bloat Entropion Inherited Polyneuropathy Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease Eosinophilic Panosteitis	No data available

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare activity levels.	Leonberger dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Leonberger or Belgian Tervuren? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Leonberger dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Tervuren dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Leonberger or Belgian Tervuren?	Leonberger dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Leonberger's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare daily food needs.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Leonberger and Belgian Tervuren? Compare breed colors.	Red Brown Yellow Sandy Reddish Mahogany	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare drooling amounts.	The Leonberger is an average drooler. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Leonberger and a Belgian Tervuren? Compare fur types.	Waterproof	Thick Double
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Leonberger or Belgian Tervuren? Do Leonberger dogs shed more than Belgian Tervuren dogs?	Leonberger dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare kid-friendliness.	Leonberger dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Leonberger dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Tervuren dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Leonberger or Belgian Tervuren? Which dog is more friendly?	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Leonberger or Belgian Tervuren?	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Leonberger or Belgian Tervuren? Can a Leonberger and a Belgian Tervuren be friends? Do Leonberger dogs get along with Belgian Tervuren dogs?	Leonberger dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren?	Yes Leonberger dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Tervuren dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Leonberger breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Leonberger or a Belgian Tervuren? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Leonberger and Belgian Tervuren. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Leonberger and Belgian Tervuren. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Leonberger and Belgian Tervuren breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Leonberger and Belgian Tervuren. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Leonberger vs Belgian Tervuren Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Leonberger and Belgian Tervuren. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Leonberger and Belgian Tervuren. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Leonberger and Belgian Tervuren. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available

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