Spinone Italiano vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Compare the Spinone Italiano to the Lagotto Romagnolo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Spinone Italianos and Lagotto Romagnolos.

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

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General Details

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

9-12 Years

15-17 Years

Height

22½-27½ Inches

16-19 Inches

Weight

61-85 Pounds

24-35 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Origin Country

Italy

Origin Year

-500 BC

1400 AD

Temperament

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Living Environment

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

20-80 °F

25-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Energy Level

Medium

Exercise Required

Medium

Top Running Speed

24 MPH

18 MPH

Strength

Medium to High

Medium

Grooming Needs

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Coat Maintenance

Low

Medium

Shedding

Low

None

Dander

Low

None

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Above Average

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Average

Below Average

Herding

Average

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Average

Protection

Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Average Lifespan

9-12 Years

15-17 Years

Health Concerns

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Common Health Issues

Bloat

Cerebellar ataxia

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Pediatric cataracts

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Coat Type

Hair

Coat Layering

Wire

Curly

Coat Texture

Shaggy

Wavy

Coat Length

Short to Medium

Medium

Coat Coloring

Spinone Italiano

Lagotto Romagnolo

Breed Colors

Brown Roan

Orange Roan