Flat Coated Retriever
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
Flat Coated Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare Flat Coated Retriever 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
Flat Coated Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 61 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 14 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
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
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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