Yorkshire Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Compare the Yorkshire Terrier to the Lagotto Romagnolo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Yorkshire Terriers and Lagotto Romagnolos.

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

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General Details

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

12-15 Years

15-17 Years

Height

8-9 Inches

16-19 Inches

Weight

4-7 Pounds

24-35 Pounds

Intelligence

Average

Above Average

History

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Italy

Origin Year

1865 AD

1400 AD

Temperament

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Overall Friendliness

Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Average

Child Friendly

Below Average

Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Average

Personality

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Traits

Affectionate

Aggressive

Jealous

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Living Environment

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Medium Yard

Large Yard

Temperature Tolerance

55-80 °F

25-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Energy Level

Medium

Exercise Required

Low

Medium

Top Running Speed

11 MPH

18 MPH

Strength

Low

Medium

Grooming Needs

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Coat Maintenance

High

Medium

Shedding

Low

None

Dander

Low

None

Drool

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

None

Below Average

Chasing

None

Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Average

Fighting

None

Below Average

Guarding

None

Below Average

Herding

None

Below Average

Hunting

Average

Protection

None

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

15-17 Years

Health Concerns

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Common Health Issues

Patellar luxation

Collapsed trachea

Progressive retinal atrophy

Portosystemic shunt

Reverse sneezing

Hypoglycemia

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Pediatric cataracts

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Coat Type

Hair

Coat Layering

Single

Curly

Coat Texture

Silky

Wavy

Coat Length

Long

Medium

Coat Coloring

Yorkshire Terrier

Lagotto Romagnolo

Breed Colors

Blue and Tan