Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Faithful

Adaptable
Fearless
Loyal
Companionable
Loving
Obedient

Euro Mountain Sheparneses make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Leonberger if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Germany

German Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog

newfoundland, long haired saint bernard, pyrenean mountain dog

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Sable
Blue
Gray
Black
Brown
Cream

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Sable
Brindle

An Euro Mountain Sheparnese can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Leonberger can have a litter of 8-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Euro Mountain Sheparneses are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Leonbergers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

The Euro Mountain Sheparnese breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Leonbergers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Meningitis
Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Cvi (Wobbler’S Syndrome)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

Laryngeal Paralysis
Inherited Leonberger Polyneuropathy

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Skin Evaluation
Radiographs
Blood Analysis

Hip X-Rays
Eyes
Hips
Skeletal
Physical Examination
Throat

Euro Mountain Sheparneses are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Leonbergers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Euro Mountain Sheparnese has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Leonberger has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Euro Mountain Sheparneses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Leonbergers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Euro Mountain Sheparnese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Leonbergers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Euro Mountain Sheparneses are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Leonbergers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Euro Mountain Sheparnese, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Leonberger, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Euro Mountain Sheparneses usually need at least 180 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Leonbergers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Euro Mountain Sheparnese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Leonberger should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-110 pound (36 - 50 kg) Euro Mountain Sheparnese feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 120-170 pound (54 - 77 kg) Leonberger feed 4.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Euro Mountain Sheparnese is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Leonberger is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Euro Mountain Sheparnese is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Leonberger is between $126 - $147. This makes an average of $1512 - $1764 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Euro Mountain Sheparnese is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Leonbergers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Euro Mountain Sheparneses are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Leonberger is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Euro Mountain Sheparneses are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Leonbergers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Euro Mountain Sheparneses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Leonbergers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Euro Mountain Sheparneses have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Leonbergers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Euro Mountain Sheparneses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Leonbergers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.