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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lagotti Romagnoli or Portuguese Warren Hound or American Brittany? Find the right dog for you

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Name Lagotto Romagnolo Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Brittany
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lagotti Romagnoli
Lagotto
Water Dog of Romagna
Romagna Water Dog
Portuguese Warren Hound
Podengo Portugues
American Brittany
Brittany Spaniel
Epagneul Breton
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany? Which is the smallest dog, Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
Medium Small Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany weight comparison:
Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg) 9-13 pounds (4-6 kg) Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 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) 11 pounds (5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany height comparison:
Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) 8-12 inches (20-31 cm) Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) 10 inches (25.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $800-$1000 $700-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany trainability comparison.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are quite easy to train.
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Brittany dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average watchdogs.
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Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average defenders.
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Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Intelligent
Loyal
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Active
Friendly
Loyal
Lively
Companionable
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
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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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany?
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany social needs comparison:
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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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Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany playfulness comparison:
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed.
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Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany?
Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno rarely barks.
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Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
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.
Very house-friendly dog the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed.
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 Brittany indoors.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Lagotto Romagnolo bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Brittany bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany mouthiness comparison:
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany?
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
The Brittany 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: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Juvenile Cataracts
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits
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.
Frequent
The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany lifespan comparison. How long do Lagotto Romagnolo, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Brittany breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany?
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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1 cup 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany coat comparison:
Waterproof Wiry
Smooth
Feathered
Colors
What are the original Lagotto Romagnolo, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Brittany color?
Black
Gray
Tan
White
Brown
Black
Gray
Red
Fawn
Orange
Gold
Chestnut
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Effortless: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany? Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or {name3 shedding:
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders.
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs shed moderately.
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Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany 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, Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany?

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany?
Yes
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Brittany 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
Yes
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Brittany 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.
Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany 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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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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Lagotto Romagnolo or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Brittany? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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?

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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany?

Yes

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

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Brittany breed usually doesn't like 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.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany 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 Lagotto Romagnolo and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Brittany have?
4-6 puppies 4-6 puppies 1-11 puppies, average 6

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Miscellaneous breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 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. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
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

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