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Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bog Dog or Golden Flat Coat or Lagotti Romagnoli? Find the right dog for you

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Name Irish Water Spaniel Golden Retriever Lagotto Romagnolo
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bog Dog
Rat Tail Spaniel
Shannon Spaniel
Whiptail
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Lagotti Romagnoli
Lagotto
Water Dog of Romagna
Romagna Water Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo weight comparison:
45-65 pounds (20-30 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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?
55 pounds (25 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo? Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo height comparison:
20-23 inches (51-58 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 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?
21.5 inches (54.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $1000-$2000 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo intelligence:
Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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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
Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo trainability comparison.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever 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: Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo? Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Clownish
Alert
Intelligent
Quick
Inquisitive
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Loving
Intelligent
Loyal
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo social needs comparison:
Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo playfulness comparison:
The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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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 Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo?
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever 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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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: Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever 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 Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Golden Retrievers 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: Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Juvenile Cataracts
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Golden Retriever 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
Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Water Spaniel, Golden Retriever and Lagotto Romagnolo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 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: Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
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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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 Lagotto Romagnolo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo coat comparison:
Dense
Curly
Tight
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Waterproof
Colors
What are the original Irish Water Spaniel, Golden Retriever and Lagotto Romagnolo color?
Brown Golden
Light
Black
Gray
Tan
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo? Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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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 Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo? Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever 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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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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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
Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever 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, Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo?

Medium

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

Medium

The Golden Retriever 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 Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog is more friendly?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very 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: Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo?
Yes
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever 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
Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds 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?
Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever 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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Yes

This breed makes good 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: Irish Water Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo?

Yes

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

Golden Retriever 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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever 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 Irish Water Spaniel and Golden Retriever and Lagotto Romagnolo have?
4-12 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-6 puppies

Irish Water Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Lagotto Romagnolo Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 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?
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 Retrievers 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 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
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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