German Shorthaired Pointer vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Lagotto Romagnolo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Lagotto Romagnolos.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Lagotto Romagnolo
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-17 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
24-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origin Country
Germany
Italy
Origin Year
1800 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
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
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
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
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-17 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Pediatric cataracts
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Curly
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Roan
Black Roan
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
White
White
Brown
Brown
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Off-White
Off-White
Orange
Orange
White and Brown
White and Brown
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