Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo

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

Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
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General Details
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
15-17 Years
Height
17-22 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
24-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origin Country
Portugal
Italy
Origin Year
1297 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Traits
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
None
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
15-17 Years
Health Concerns
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Pediatric cataracts
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Curly
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Portuguese Water Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
Brown
Brown
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Off-White
Off-White
Orange
Orange
White and Brown
White and Brown
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