German Pinscher
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
German Pinscher vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare German Pinscher 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
German Pinscher
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 50 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
15 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
German Pinscher
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About German Pinscher
Medium, athletic German farm dog with sleek low‑maintenance coat in black‑and‑tan or red. Intelligent, alert, loyal and protective yet reserved with strangers. Needs plenty of exercise, mental work, firm positive training and close family involvement; generally robust and long‑lived.
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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