Belgian Malinois
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
Belgian Malinois vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare Belgian Malinois 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
Belgian Malinois
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 62 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
15 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
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
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Characteristics
Belgian Malinois
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Belgian Malinois
Belgian Malinois: medium‑large, lean, and highly athletic herding dog with a short fawn coat and black mask. Extremely intelligent, intense, loyal, and people‑focused. Needs firm structure, daily mental work, and heavy exercise; thrives with experienced, very active owners.
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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