Lagotto Romagnolo
VS
Cao da Serra de Aires
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Cao da Serra de Aires
Compare Lagotto Romagnolo and Cao da Serra de Aires 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
Cao da Serra de Aires
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 48 cm
42 – 55 cm
Weight
11 – 16 kg
12 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 17 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Cao da Serra de Aires
Great with kids
High energy
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 Cao da Serra de Aires
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.
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