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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merlucero or Bog Dog or Lagotti Romagnoli? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo" Compare Cantabrian Water Dog and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is better: Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
 
 
 
Name Cantabrian Water Dog Irish Water Spaniel Lagotto Romagnolo
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merlucero
Perro de lanas
Perro de agua cantábrico
Bog Dog
Rat Tail Spaniel
Shannon Spaniel
Whiptail
Lagotti Romagnoli
Lagotto
Water Dog of Romagna
Romagna Water Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which is the smallest dog, Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo weight comparison:
Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg) 45-65 pounds (20-30 kg) Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 37.5 pounds (17 kg) 55 pounds (25 kg) Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo height comparison:
Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm) 20-23 inches (51-58 cm) Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm) 21.5 inches (54.5 cm) Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which is more expensive?
$2500-$2800 $800-$1000 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo intelligence:
Smart: The Cantabrian Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo trainability comparison.
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are very easy to train.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Easygoing
Active
Clownish
Alert
Intelligent
Quick
Inquisitive
Loving
Intelligent
Loyal
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
High: Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo social needs comparison:
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Cantabrian Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo playfulness comparison:
The Cantabrian Water Dog is a highly playful breed.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
Average: The Cantabrian Water Dog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Cantabrian Water Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Lagotto Romagnolo indoors.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs 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.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Cantabrian Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Lagotto Romagnolo bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Cantabrian Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo mouthiness comparison:
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
Cantabrian Water Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo health problems comparison:
No data available No data available Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Juvenile Cataracts
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Cantabrian Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo lifespan comparison. How long do Cantabrian Water Dog, Irish Water Spaniel and Lagotto Romagnolo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Cantabrian Water Dog: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo energy level comparison:
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Cantabrian Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo coat comparison:
Curly
Woolly
Dense
Curly
Tight
Waterproof
Colors
What are the original Cantabrian Water Dog, Irish Water Spaniel and Lagotto Romagnolo color?
Black
Cream
White
Fawn
Beige
Black & White
Brown & White
Brown Black
Gray
Tan
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Cantabrian Water Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo?

Medium

The Cantabrian Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Cantabrian Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog is more friendly?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
Yes
Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Cantabrian Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Cantabrian Water Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Cantabrian Water Dog or Irish Water Spaniel or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo?

Yes

Cantabrian Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Cantabrian Water Dog and Irish Water Spaniel and Lagotto Romagnolo have?
4-8 puppies 4-12 puppies 4-6 puppies

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Lagotto Romagnolo Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

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