Sheltie vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare the Sheltie to the Lagotto Romagnolo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Lagotto Romagnolos.
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-17 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
24-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Italy
Origin Year
1909 AD
1400 AD
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-17 Years
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Sheltie
Lagotto Romagnolo
