Comparison: Leonberger and Saint Bernard

Leonberger and Saint Bernard are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Leonberger
Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Saint Bernard
Photo: Хрюша, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
LeonbergerSaint Bernard
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermanySwitzerland
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers65–80 cm65–90 cm
Weight40–75 kg55–90 kg
Life span8–9 years8–10 years
Recognition features
  • Lion-like mane, thick golden-red coat
  • Black mask and massive build
  • Webbed feet
  • Huge heavy dog with a red-and-white coat
  • Broad head with drooping lips and wrinkles
  • Both smooth and long-haired coat types
CoatLong dense water-resistant coat with undercoat; yellow to red-brown with a black mask.Long or short dense coat with undercoat; red-and-white or brown-and-white.
PurposeCreated in the 1840s by Heinrich Essig of Leonberg as a ´lion´ from Saint Bernard, Newfoundland and Pyrenean stock.Monks at the Great St Bernard Pass hospice used it to rescue lost and buried travellers.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.