Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Compare the Golden Retriever to the Lagotto Romagnolo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Lagotto Romagnolos.

Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
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General Details
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-17 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
24-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Italy
Origin Year
1865 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
Golden Retriever
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
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-17 Years
Health Concerns
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Pediatric cataracts
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Golden Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Colors
Dark Golden
Dark Golden
Gold
Gold
Light Golden
Light Golden
Brown
Brown
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Off-White
Off-White
Orange
Orange
White and Brown
White and Brown
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