Samoyed
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
Samoyed vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare Samoyed and Lagotto Romagnolo 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
Samoyed
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
15 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
5/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Samoyed
Medium, strong Arctic spitz bred by the Samoyede people to herd reindeer, pull sleds, and share family tents. Noted for its “Samoyed smile” and heavy, low‑odor double coat. Social, energetic, vocal, and intelligent, it needs close companionship, firm positive training, and ample exercise.
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.
Similar breeds
More breeds
