Leonberger vs Rottweiler vs German Pinscher – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Leonberger | Rottweiler | German Pinscher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 100 | 8 | 136 |
| Reviews | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Leo, Gentle Lion, Gentle Giant, Leonbergi | Rottie, Rott | Standard Pinscher, Glatthaariger Pinscher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed. |
| 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. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer 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 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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club |
| Price | $1500-$2000 | $1200-$2000 | $1400-$1600 |
General Appearance - Leonberger vs Rottweiler vs German Pinscher
| Size | Giant | Large Giant | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | 30 pounds (13.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | 16-19 inches (41-48 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Leonberger vs Rottweiler vs German Pinscher
| Coat | Waterproof | Dense | Dense Shiny Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Red Sandy Reddish Brown Yellow Mahogany | Mahogany Tan Rust Black | Blue Red Tan Brown Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Leonbergers are heavy shedders. | Rottweilers shed moderately. | German Pinschers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Leonberger vs Rottweiler vs German Pinscher
| Temperament | Adaptable Fearless Loyal Companionable Loving Obedient | Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective | Outright Tempered Courageous Loving Familiar Lively Spirited |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Leonberger's has average obedience intelligence. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
| Trainability | Leonbergers are quite easy to train. | Rottweilers are easy to train. | German Pinschers are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Leonberger is a playful breed. | Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The German Pinscher is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Leonbergers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level. | German Pinschers are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Leonbergers need a lot of social interaction. | Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction. | German Pinschers need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Leonbergers are one of the best watchdogs. | Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs. | German Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Leonbergers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs. | German Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody. |
High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. |
Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Leonbergers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | German Pinschers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Leonbergers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Leonbergers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | German Pinschers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Leonbergers are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | German Pinschers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
| Adaptability | Leonbergers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | German Pinschers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| 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. | Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Leonberger vs Rottweiler vs German Pinscher
| Stranger Friendly | Leonbergers are average friendly towards strangers. | Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs. | German Pinschers are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Leonbergers are very kid-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | German Pinschers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Leonbergers are average friendly towards cats. | Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats. | German Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Leonbergers are dog-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not dog-friendly. | German Pinschers are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Leonbergers are generally with other pets. | Rottweilers are generally with other pets. | German Pinschers are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Leonbergers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No German Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good 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. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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. |
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 Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really German Pinscher 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Leonberger vs Rottweiler vs German Pinscher
| Health Issues | Leonbergers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems | Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Eosinophilic Panosteitis Hip Dysplasia Inherited Polyneuropathy | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 8-10 years | 8-11 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Leonbergers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | German Pinschers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Leonbergers need quite a lot of exercise. | Rottweilers have an average exercise need. | German Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Leonbergers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | German Pinschers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Leonberger is an average drooler. | The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The German Pinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Leonberger vs Rottweiler vs German Pinscher
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-8 puppies | 8-12 puppies | 6-8 puppies |
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