Lagotto Romagnolo
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Lagotto Romagnolo and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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
Lagotto Romagnolo
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 48 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
11 – 16 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 17 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
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 Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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