Puli vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare Puli and Lagotto Romagnolo: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Puli
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Puli
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 42 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
13 – 17 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
15 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
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
Puli
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Puli
The Puli is a compact Hungarian herding dog, agile and athletic beneath its famous corded “mop‑like” coat. Intelligent, independent and lively, it bonds closely with family, needs consistent training, substantial mental and physical exercise, and dedicated, specialized coat care.
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.
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