Lagotto Romagnolo vs Australian Shepherd – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Lagotto Romagnolo	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Italy	United States
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	117	17
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Other Names	Romagna Water Dog, Lagotto, Water Dog of Romagna, Lagotti Romagnoli	Aussie, Little Blue Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	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 Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America
Price	$500-$700	$600-$800

General Appearance - Lagotto Romagnolo vs Australian Shepherd

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Hair & Care - Lagotto Romagnolo vs Australian Shepherd

Coat	Waterproof	Feathered
Colors	Tan Gray Brown White Black	Red Blue Merle Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Lagotto Romagnolos are low shedders.	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Lagotto Romagnolo vs Australian Shepherd

Temperament	Cheerful Loving Trainable Intelligent Loyal Social	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Lagotto Romagnolos are quite easy to train.	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Lagotto Romagnolos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Lagotto Romagnolos are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Lagotto Romagnolos are a social breed.	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Lagotto Romagnolos are good watchdogs.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Lagotto Romagnolos are average defenders.	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Lagotto Romagnolos have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Lagotto Romagnolos have average wanderlust potential.	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Lagotto Romagnolos have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	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.	Australian 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.
Adaptability	Lagotto Romagnolos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Australian Shepherds 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.

Good With - Lagotto Romagnolo vs Australian Shepherd

Stranger Friendly	Lagotto Romagnolos are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Lagotto Romagnolos are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Lagotto Romagnolos are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Lagotto Romagnolos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Lagotto Romagnolos are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Lagotto Romagnolos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Australian Shepherds 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.
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	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.
Boat Dog	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Australian Shepherd 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.

Health Factors - Lagotto Romagnolo vs Australian Shepherd

Health Issues	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Lagotto Romagnolos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Lagotto Romagnolos need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Lagotto Romagnolos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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 Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Lagotto Romagnolo vs Australian Shepherd

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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