Lagotto Romagnolo
Lagotto Romagnolo
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breeds
Lagotto Romagnolo
Comparisons
Portuguese Podengo Medio

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Medio

Compare Lagotto Romagnolo and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 48 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
11 – 16 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 17 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
1/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.

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