Australian Cattle Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo

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

Australian Cattle Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
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General Details
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-17 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
24-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origin Country
Australia
Italy
Origin Year
1840 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-17 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Deafness
Lens luxation
Work-related injuries
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Pediatric cataracts
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Cattle Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Colors
Blue
Blue
Blue Mottled
Blue Mottled
Blue Speckled
Blue Speckled
Red Mottled
Red Mottled
Red Speckled
Red Speckled
Brown
Brown
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Off-White
Off-White
Orange
Orange
White and Brown
White and Brown
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