Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Compare Lagotto Romagnolo and Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Lagotto Romagnolo
VS
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Lagotto Romagnolo
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
41 – 48 cm
43 – 47 cm
Weight
11 – 16 kg
16 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
15 – 17 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking Level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Lagotto Romagnolo
High Energy
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
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 Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol)
The Spanish Water Dog is a medium, curly‑coated working breed from Spain, used for herding and water tasks. Loyal and often bonded to one person, it is energetic, intelligent, reserved with strangers, and a natural watchdog, needing substantial exercise, training, and specific coat care.
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