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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Lagotti Romagnoli or Bingley Terrier?

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Name Lagotto Romagnolo Airedale Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Lagotto Romagnolo and Airedale Terrier. What other names are these breeds known by?
Lagotti Romagnoli
Lagotto
Water Dog of Romagna
Romagna Water Dog
Bingley Terrier
Irish Red Terrier
Waterside Terrier
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Lagotto Romagnolo and an Airedale Terrier. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Lagotto Romagnolo and an Airedale Terrier. Which breed is heavier?
Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Lagotto Romagnolo or Airedale Terrier? Is a Lagotto Romagnolo taller than an Airedale Terrier?
Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Lagotto Romagnolo and an Airedale Terrier. Which breed costs more?
$500-$700 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Lagotto Romagnolo or Airedale Terrier?
Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare training requirements.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare alertness levels.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare territorial behaviors.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Lagotto Romagnolo and an Airedale Terrier. How do their temperaments differ?
Loving
Intelligent
Loyal
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Loyal
Adaptable
Brave
Balanced
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Airedale Terrier 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: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier?
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier social needs comparison:
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare play drive and energy.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed.
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The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare living space needs.
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.
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 Airedale Terrier indoors.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare adaptability levels.
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Lagotto Romagnolo or Airedale Terrier?
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.
Airedale Terrier 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.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Lagotto Romagnolo bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare average lifespans.
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare climate tolerances.
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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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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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Lagotto Romagnolo and an Airedale Terrier. Which breed is healthier?
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier?
Average
The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Juvenile Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Umbilical Hernias
Von Willebrand's Disease

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare activity levels.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Lagotto Romagnolo or Airedale Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Lagotto Romagnolo or Airedale Terrier?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare obesity risks.
Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare daily food needs.
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare allergy friendliness.
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Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Lagotto Romagnolo and Airedale Terrier? Compare breed colors.
Black
Gray
Tan
White
Brown
Black
Tan
Grizzle
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare maintenance needs.
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare drooling amounts.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare natural smell levels.

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Lagotto Romagnolo and an Airedale Terrier? Compare fur types.
Waterproof Wiry
Dense
Rough
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare bathing frequencies.
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Lagotto Romagnolo or Airedale Terrier? Do Lagotto Romagnolo dogs shed more than Airedale Terrier dogs?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders.
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Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare kid-friendliness.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.
Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Airedale Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Airedale Terrier?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Airedale Terrier? Can a Lagotto Romagnolo and an Airedale Terrier be friends? Do Lagotto Romagnolo dogs get along with Airedale Terrier dogs?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier?
Yes
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare service capabilities.

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 Work Suitability
Which is better for therapy work: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare therapy capabilities.

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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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare scenting abilities.

Yes

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

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Which is better for search and rescue: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare SAR abilities.

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Which is better on boats: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare maritime abilities.

Yes

Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Lagotto Romagnolo or an Airedale Terrier? Compare draft work capabilities.

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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Military Service Background
Compare military history between Lagotto Romagnolo and Airedale Terrier. Which has stronger military background?

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.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Lagotto Romagnolo and Airedale Terrier. Which has larger litters?
4-6 puppies 7-9 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Lagotto Romagnolo and Airedale Terrier breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Lagotto Romagnolo and Airedale Terrier. Which needs longer recovery?

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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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Airedale Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Lagotto Romagnolo and Airedale Terrier. Which groups do they belong to?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Lagotto Romagnolo and Airedale Terrier. Which groups are they in?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Lagotto Romagnolo and Airedale Terrier. Which is more widely recognized?
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
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

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