Cockapoo vs Bedlington Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cockapoo	Bedlington Terrier	Lagotto Romagnolo
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	Italy
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	196	151	117
Reviews	2	1	2
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Other Names	Cockerpoo, Spoodle (AU), Cockerdoodle	Rothbury Terrier, Rodbery Terrier	Romagna Water Dog, Lagotto, Water Dog of Romagna, Lagotti Romagnoli
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	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.
Price	900-1100	$1800-$2000	$500-$700

General Appearance - Cockapoo vs Bedlington Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Size	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)	Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)	Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cockapoo vs Bedlington Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Coat	Curly Wavy	Curly	Waterproof
Colors	Black Brown Silver Tan Red White	Blue Liver Sandy Tan	Tan Gray Brown White Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Cockapoos are low shedders.	Bedlington Terriers shed none to minimal.	Lagotto Romagnolos are low shedders.

Characteristics - Cockapoo vs Bedlington Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Temperament	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Friendly Loving Going Responsive	Affectionate Energetic Playful Intelligent Devoted Loyal Reliable	Cheerful Loving Trainable Intelligent Loyal Social
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cockapoo's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Bedlington Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Cockapoos are easy to train.	Bedlington Terriers are easy to train.	Lagotto Romagnolos are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cockapoo is a playful breed.	Bedlington Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Bedlington Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Lagotto Romagnolos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Cockapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bedlington Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Lagotto Romagnolos are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Cockapoos are a social breed.	Bedlington Terriers are a social breed.	Lagotto Romagnolos are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cockapoo barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Bedlington Terrier rarely barks.	Average to high: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Cockapoos are average watchdogs.	Bedlington Terriers are average watchdogs.	Lagotto Romagnolos are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Cockapoos are average defenders.	Bedlington Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolos are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cockapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bedlington Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cockapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bedlington Terriers have a higher than 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cockapoos have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Bedlington Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Lagotto Romagnolos have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Cockapoos don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Bedlington Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Lagotto Romagnolos have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Cockapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.	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.
Adaptability	Cockapoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bedlington Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Lagotto Romagnolos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Cockapoos 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.	Bedlington Terriers 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.	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.
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 - Cockapoo vs Bedlington Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Stranger Friendly	Cockapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolos are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Cockapoos are kid-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolos are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cockapoos are very cat-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Lagotto Romagnolos are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Cockapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolos are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cockapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bedlington Terrier 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	Cockapoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bedlington Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cockapoos are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Bedlington Terriers are generally with other pets.	Lagotto Romagnolos are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cockapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Bedlington Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	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.
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 Cockapoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bedlington Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes 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 - Cockapoo vs Bedlington Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Health Issues	The Cockapoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bedlington Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts
Life Expectancy	14-18 years	14-16 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Cockapoos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bedlington Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Lagotto Romagnolos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cockapoos have an average exercise need.	Bedlington Terriers have an average exercise need.	Lagotto Romagnolos need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Cockapoos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Bedlington Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Lagotto Romagnolos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 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	Average to High.	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bedlington Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Cockapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bedlington Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cockapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bedlington Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cockapoo vs Bedlington Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo

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	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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