Adaptable
Fearless
Loyal
Companionable
Loving
Obedient

Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Bold
Fearless
Keen

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

Wire Fox Beagles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Germany

England

newfoundland, long haired saint bernard, pyrenean mountain dog

Beagle and Wire Fox Terrier

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Sable
Brindle

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Silver
Brindle

Straight

Wiry

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 Wire Fox Beagle can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Wire Fox Beagles 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.

While the Wire Fox Beagle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Laryngeal Paralysis
Inherited Leonberger Polyneuropathy

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip X-Rays
Eyes
Hips
Skeletal
Physical Examination
Throat

Hip
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Heart Testing

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.

Wire Fox Beagles 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 Wire Fox Beagle, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Leonberger requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Wire Fox Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
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 17-30 pound (8 - 14 kg) Wire Fox Beagle feed 1.5 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 a Leonberger is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Fox Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 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 Wire Fox Beagle is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 Leonberger is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Wire Fox Beagles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Wire Fox Beagles are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Wire Fox Beagles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Wire Fox Beagles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Wire Fox Beagles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.