Lagotto Romagnolo
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Lagotto Romagnolo vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Lagotto Romagnolo and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 48 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
11 – 16 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 17 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small
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 German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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