Lagotto Romagnolo
VS
Shetland Sheepdog
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Shetland Sheepdog
Compare Lagotto Romagnolo and Shetland Sheepdog 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
Shetland Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 48 cm
35 – 37 cm
Weight
11 – 16 kg
6 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 17 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
5/5
Barking level
2/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Shetland Sheepdog
High energy
Super smart
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 Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small to medium, agile herding breed with a dense double coat and striking colors. Bright, sensitive, and very people focused, it bonds closely with family, is reserved with strangers, excels in dog sports, and needs regular grooming, daily walks, and mental exercise.
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