Australian Kelpie vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare Australian Kelpie and Lagotto Romagnolo: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
15 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking Level
4/5
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
Australian Kelpie
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Lagotto Romagnolo
High Energy
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Australian Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is a medium, athletic herding dog, bred for stamina and focus. Intelligent and quick to learn, it needs extensive daily exercise and mental work. Affectionate yet independent, it excels in herding and dog sports, stays generally healthy, and suits active, committed homes.
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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