Barbet
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
Barbet vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare Barbet and Lagotto Romagnolo side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Barbet
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
15 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Barbet
The Barbet is an ancient French water dog, medium-sized and sturdy, with a dense woolly low-shedding coat. Cheerful and people-focused, it thrives on family life, regular grooming, and active exercise, excelling in water work and dog sports, but remains a relatively rare breed.
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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