Lagotto Romagnolo
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Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare Lagotto Romagnolo and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 48 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
11 – 16 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 17 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium, athletic Irish farm terrier turned family companion, known for its silky low‑shedding wheaten coat, cheerful people‑oriented nature, strong grooming needs, lively but trainable temperament, and generally robust health with some breed‑specific risks.
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