Lagotto Romagnolo
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Lagotto Romagnolo and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 48 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
11 – 16 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 17 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Medium, athletic retriever, the smallest of its group, bred in Nova Scotia to lure and retrieve waterfowl. Has a red, foxlike, water‑repellent coat, high intelligence, and emotional sensitivity. Needs substantial daily mental and physical activity and can excel in many dog sports.
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