Lagotto Romagnolo vs Australian Kelpie

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

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

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General Details

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

15-17 Years

12-15 Years

Height

16-19 Inches

18-22 Inches

Weight

24-35 Pounds

30-60 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Origin Country

Italy

Australia

Origin Year

1400 AD

1900 AD

Temperament

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Overall Friendliness

Average

Family Friendly

Average

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Below Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Below Average

Personality

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

25-80 °F

30-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Energy Level

Medium

Very High

Exercise Required

Medium

Very High

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

Medium

High

Grooming Needs

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Shedding

None

Medium

Dander

None

Medium

Drool

None

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Average

Chasing

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Average

Guarding

Below Average

Average

Herding

Below Average

Above Average

Hunting

Average

Protection

Below Average

Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Average

Sled Pulling

None

Average

Watch / Guardian

Average

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Average Lifespan

15-17 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Pediatric cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Patellar luxation

Progressive retinal atrophy

Collie eye anomaly

Osteoarthritis

Cerebellar abiotrophy

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Coat Type

Hair

Fur or Hair

Coat Layering

Curly

Double

Single

Smooth

Coat Texture

Wavy

Rough

Straight

Coat Length

Medium

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Lagotto Romagnolo

Australian Kelpie

Breed Colors