Airedale Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare Airedale Terrier and Lagotto Romagnolo: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
15 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking Level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Airedale Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Lagotto Romagnolo
High Energy
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is the largest terrier, an athletic, wiry‑coated dog that sheds little but needs regular grooming. Bright, independent and energetic, it needs varied training and 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise. Loyal, playful and watchful, it makes a versatile family and working companion.
About Lagotto Romagnolo
Medium-sized Italian water and truffle dog with a sturdy build and dense, curly, low-shedding coat needing regular grooming. Affectionate, sensitive, and people oriented, it is highly trainable and thrives on scent work, mental challenges, and active outdoor family life.
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