Swedish Lapphund
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
Swedish Lapphund vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare Swedish Lapphund 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
Swedish Lapphund
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 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
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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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