Lagotto Romagnolo vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Lagotto Romagnolo and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Lagotto Romagnolo
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Lagotto Romagnolo
Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
41 – 48 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
11 – 16 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life Expectancy
15 – 17 years
13 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
4/5
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
Lagotto Romagnolo
High Energy
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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