Swedish Vallhund vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Compare the Swedish Vallhund to the Lagotto Romagnolo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Swedish Vallhunds and Lagotto Romagnolos.

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

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General Details

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

12-15 Years

15-17 Years

Height

12-16 Inches

16-19 Inches

Weight

25-35 Pounds

24-35 Pounds

Intelligence

Average

Above Average

History

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Origin Country

Sweden

Italy

Origin Year

800 AD

1400 AD

Temperament

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Living Environment

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-70 °F

25-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Energy Level

Medium to High

Medium

Exercise Required

Medium

Top Running Speed

24 MPH

18 MPH

Strength

Medium

Grooming Needs

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Coat Maintenance

Low to Medium

Medium

Shedding

Low to Medium

None

Dander

Low to Medium

None

Drool

None to Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Average

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Above Average

Below Average

Herding

Above Average

Below Average

Hunting

Average

Protection

Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

15-17 Years

Health Concerns

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Patellar luxation

Skin allergies

Retinal dysplasia

Heart problems

Spina bifida

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Pediatric cataracts

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Double

Smooth

Curly

Coat Texture

Rough

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Short

Medium

Coat Coloring

Swedish Vallhund

Lagotto Romagnolo

Breed Colors