Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spanish Water Dog

Compare the Lagotto Romagnolo to the Spanish Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lagotto Romagnolos and Spanish Water Dogs.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spanish Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
15-17 Years
10-14 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
24-35 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
Italy
Spain
Origin Year
1400 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None
None
Dander
None
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Pediatric cataracts
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Curly
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Brown
Brown
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Off-White
Off-White
Orange
Orange
White and Brown
White and Brown
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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