Bohemian Shepherd vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Brittany – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Bohemian Shepherd and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is better: Bohemian Shepherd or Lagotto Romagnolo or Brittany?
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| Name | Bohemian Shepherd | Lagotto Romagnolo | Brittany |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Czech Republic |  Italy |  France |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Gun Dog | Gun Dog |
| Popularity Rank | 554 | 117 | 26 |
| Reviews | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Chodský pes, Czech Sheepdog, Bohemian Herder, Chodenhund | Romagna Water Dog, Lagotto, Water Dog of Romagna, Lagotti Romagnoli | Epagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel, American Brittany, Brittany Wiegref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. |
| Breed Recognition | No set | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
| Price | $500-$600 | $500-$700 | $700-$800 |
General Appearance - Bohemian Shepherd vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Brittany
| Size | Medium | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 33-55 pounds (16-25 kg) | Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg) | Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 44 pounds (20.5 kg) | Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) |
| Height | 19-22 inches (48-56 cm) | Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) | Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 20.5 inches (52 cm) | Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Bohemian Shepherd vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Brittany
| Coat | Dense | Waterproof | Feathered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Tan Black | Tan Gray Brown White Black | Liver White Orange Roan |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Bohemian Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Bohemian Shepherds shed moderately. | Lagotto Romagnolos are low shedders. | Brittanys are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Bohemian Shepherd vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Brittany
| Temperament | Active Intelligent Trainable Courageous Stable | Cheerful Loving Trainable Intelligent Loyal Social | Alert Intelligent Social Independent Responsive |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Bohemian Shepherd's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Lagotto Romagnolo's has average obedience intelligence. | Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. |
| Trainability | Bohemian Shepherds are quite easy to train. | Lagotto Romagnolos are quite easy to train. | Brittanys are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Bohemian Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed. | The Brittany is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Lagotto Romagnolos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Brittanys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Bohemian Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Lagotto Romagnolos are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Brittanys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Bohemian Shepherds need for social interaction is average. | Lagotto Romagnolos are a social breed. | Brittanys need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Bohemian Shepherd rarely barks. | Average to high: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed. | Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Bohemian Shepherds are good watchdogs. | Lagotto Romagnolos are good watchdogs. | Brittanys are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Bohemian Shepherds strongly protect their territory. | Lagotto Romagnolos are average defenders. | Brittanys are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Bohemian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Bohemian Shepherds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Lagotto Romagnolos have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Brittanys have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Bohemian Shepherds have average wanderlust potential. | Lagotto Romagnolos have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Bohemian Shepherds have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Lagotto Romagnolos have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Brittanys have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Bohemian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Lagotto Romagnolos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Brittanys are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
| Adaptability | Bohemian Shepherds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Lagotto Romagnolos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Brittanys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Lagotto Romagnolos do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Brittanys tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Bohemian Shepherd vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Brittany
| Stranger Friendly | Bohemian Shepherds are average friendly towards strangers. | Lagotto Romagnolos are average friendly towards strangers. | Brittanys are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Bohemian Shepherds are kid-friendly dogs. | Lagotto Romagnolos are kid-friendly dogs. | Brittanys are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Bohemian Shepherds are cat-friendly dogs. | Lagotto Romagnolos are average friendly towards cats. | Brittanys are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Bohemian Shepherds are dog-friendly dogs. | Lagotto Romagnolos are average friendly towards other dogs. | Brittanys are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Bohemian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Bohemian Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people. | Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people. | Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Bohemian Shepherds are usually friendly towards other pets. | Lagotto Romagnolos are generally with other pets. | Brittanys are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Bohemian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Lagotto Romagnolos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Brittanys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Bohemian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Bohemian Shepherd vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Brittany
| Health Issues | Bohemian Shepherds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | No set | Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts | Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism |
| Life Expectancy | 10-13 years | 14-16 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Bohemian Shepherds are high energy dogs. | Lagotto Romagnolos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Brittanys are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Bohemian Shepherds need a lot of exercises. | Lagotto Romagnolos need quite a lot of exercise. | Brittanys need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Bohemian Shepherds don't need too much sleep. | Lagotto Romagnolos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Brittanys don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Low to Average. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lagotto Romagnolo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Bohemian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Bohemian Shepherd is an average drooler. | The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Brittany is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Bohemian Shepherd vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Brittany
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 1-11 puppies, average 6 |
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