Adaptable
Fearless
Loyal
Companionable
Loving
Obedient

Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Devoted
Lively
Kind
Clever
Trustworthy

Leonbergers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Golden Doxs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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.

Golden Doxs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

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Dachshund, Golden Retriever

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Sable
Brindle

Brown
Fawn
Black
Red

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.

A Golden Dox can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

Golden Doxs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Golden Doxs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Epilepsy

Laryngeal Paralysis
Inherited Leonberger Polyneuropathy

None Known

Hip X-Rays
Eyes
Hips
Skeletal
Physical Examination
Throat

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Count
Neurological Testing

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

Golden Doxs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Golden Doxs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Golden Doxs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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.

Golden Doxs 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Dox, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 30-60 pound (14 - 27 kg) Golden Dox feed 3 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 a Leonberger is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Dox is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Dox is between $49 - $73. This makes an average of $588 - $876 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.

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

Golden Dox is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

Golden Doxs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Leonbergers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Golden Doxs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Leonbergers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Golden Doxs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Golden Doxs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Golden Doxs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.