Rat Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Lagotto Romagnolo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Lagotto Romagnolos.
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-18 Years
15-17 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
24-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origin Country
United States
Italy
Origin Year
1800 AD
1400 AD
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
15-17 Years
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Rat Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
