Leonberger vs Hovawart – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Leonberger	Hovawart
Origins	Germany	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	100	375
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Other Names	Leo, Gentle Lion, Gentle Giant, Leonbergi	Hovie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry 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 Foundation Stock Service
Price	$1500-$2000	$1000-$1200

General Appearance - Leonberger vs Hovawart

Size	Giant	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 kg)
Height	Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)

Hair & Care - Leonberger vs Hovawart

Coat	Waterproof	Silky
Colors	Red Sandy Reddish Brown Yellow Mahogany	Golden Blonde Black
Grooming	Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Hovawart doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Leonbergers are heavy shedders.	Hovawarts shed moderately.

Characteristics - Leonberger vs Hovawart

Temperament	Adaptable Fearless Loyal Companionable Loving Obedient	Watchful Reserved Devoted Outright Tempered Active
Intelligent Rank	Average: Leonberger's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Hovawart's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Leonbergers are quite easy to train.	Hovawarts are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Leonberger is a playful breed.	Hovawarts, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Hovawarts have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Leonbergers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Hovawarts are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Leonbergers need a lot of social interaction.	Hovawarts are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Hovawart rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Leonbergers are one of the best watchdogs.	Hovawarts are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Leonbergers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Hovawarts are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Hovawart has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Leonbergers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Hovawarts have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Leonbergers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Hovawarts tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Leonbergers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Hovawarts have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Leonbergers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Hovawarts are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Leonbergers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Hovawarts adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Leonbergers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Hovawarts 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.
Fighting Dog	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.

Good With - Leonberger vs Hovawart

Stranger Friendly	Leonbergers are average friendly towards strangers.	Hovawarts are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Leonbergers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Hovawarts are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Leonbergers are average friendly towards cats.	Hovawarts are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Leonbergers are dog-friendly dogs.	Hovawarts are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Hovawart is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Hovawarts are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Leonbergers are generally with other pets.	Hovawarts are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Leonbergers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Hovawarts are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Leonberger breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Hovawart breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Leonberger vs Hovawart

Health Issues	Leonbergers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Hovawart is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Eosinophilic Panosteitis Hip Dysplasia Inherited Polyneuropathy	Hip Dysplasia Underactive Thyroid
Life Expectancy	8-10 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Leonbergers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Hovawarts have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Leonbergers need quite a lot of exercise.	Hovawarts have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Leonbergers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Hovawarts sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Hovawart has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Leonberger is an average drooler.	The Hovawart is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Leonberger vs Hovawart

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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