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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lagotti Romagnoli or Sheepdog or Curly Retriever? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle breeds.
Lagotti Romagnoli
Lagotto
Water Dog of Romagna
Romagna Water Dog
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Curly Retriever
Goldenpoo
Curly Golden
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 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: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Lagotto Romagnolo or Border Collie or Goldendoodle? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle height comparison:
Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 13-24 inches (33-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 18.5 inches (47 cm)

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Find price differences between these breeds.
$500-$700 $600-$800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Lagotto Romagnolo or Border Collie or Goldendoodle?
Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Border Collie 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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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which is easiest to train?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most alert?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most protective?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle? Compare temperaments.
Loving
Intelligent
Loyal
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Trainable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle?
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison:
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? 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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Border Collie 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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Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most playful?
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Goldendoodle is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Lagotto Romagnolo or Border Collie or Goldendoodle?
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.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which uses mouth most during play?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Lagotto Romagnolo bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which breed lives longest?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which handles climate changes best?
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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie 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 health problems common in Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which has fewer health issues?
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Juvenile Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Addison's Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which needs most food?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Tan
White
Brown
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Black
Gray
Red
White
Brown
Yellow
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Border Collie 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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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which drools least?
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Waterproof Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Curly
Wavy
Smooth
Straight
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Lagotto Romagnolo or Border Collie or Goldendoodle? Lagotto Romagnolo or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which is best with kids?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Border Collie or Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Border Collie or Goldendoodle?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Border Collie or Goldendoodle?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle?
Yes
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Goldendoodle 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
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Goldendoodle 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.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which has best nose work ability?

Yes

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

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
Compare search and rescue potential between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

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

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which has most military use?

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.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. What's recommended?

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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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Border Collie vs Goldendoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. How are they classified internationally?
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. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Lagotto Romagnolo, Border Collie, and Goldendoodle. Which has most recognition?
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
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
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

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