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Both of my dogs are small and easy to identify. My Dachshund-Miniature Pinscher mix is mostly Doxie and has the iconic long body and floppy ears. Her Pug-Corgi brother is your classic low rider with a boxy build and those big, round eyes that give away his Pug heritage.

Truman the Leonberger has the mammoth stature the breed is known for, yet resembles a fluffy bear rather than any sort of canine.

In the TikTok from @trumantheleo, the gigantic fur baby was lying on the couch with his head on his dad’s lap. The precious pooch apparently likes ear rubs and was prompting his papa to get to work.

Truman’s dad looked like a professional masseuse as he kneaded and stretched Truman’s ears and surrounding fur. The canine cutie’s hair was thick and fluffy, like a lion’s mane around his face. Truman seemed oblivious to his massive size and acted like a lap dog rather than a pup well over 100 pounds.

Viewers of the video fell in love with Truman and compared him to another powerful species with an impressive build.

“That’s not a dog, that’s a bearlion,” one remarked.

“Excuse me, that’s a big fluffy bear on that man’s lap,” another pointed out.

“You must’ve had this comment before, but that’s a true bear, not a Truman. Lovely fluffy boy,” a follower posted.

“Don’t move — it appears you have a bear in your home,” someone joked.

How Big Do Leonbergers Get?

This beautiful breed is known for its thick, fluffy coat and eye-catching physique. These canines are considered full adult size at 18 to 22 months. Male Leonbergers usually reach 28-32 inches in height at adulthood, and weigh between 110 and 170 pounds. Females stand between 25 and 29 inches in height, and tip the scales at 90 to 140 pounds.

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Known as a working breed, the Leonberger was initially used as a farming dog. Their strength and high energy made them a popular pick to serve in both World Wars to transport ammunition carts.

Leonbergers are very loving and gentle, and make wonderful family dogs. And like Truman beautifully demonstrates, these pups love affection.

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.