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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Comparison – Which dog is better Lagotti Romagnoli or Italian Coarsehaired Pointer?

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Name Lagotto Romagnolo Spinone Italiano
OriginsItaly flagItaly Italy flagItaly
Group Gun Dog Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Lagotto Romagnolo and Spinone Italiano. What other names are these breeds known by?
Lagotti Romagnoli
Lagotto
Water Dog of Romagna
Romagna Water Dog
Italian Coarsehaired Pointer
Italian Griffon
Italian Wire-Haired Pointer
Spinone
Italian Spinone
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Lagotto Romagnolo and a Spinone Italiano. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Medium Large
Medium
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Lagotto Romagnolo and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed is heavier?
Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Lagotto Romagnolo or Spinone Italiano? Is a Lagotto Romagnolo taller than a Spinone Italiano?
Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Lagotto Romagnolo and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed costs more?
$500-$700 $1500-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Lagotto Romagnolo or Spinone Italiano?
Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? 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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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare training requirements.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare alertness levels.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare territorial behaviors.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Lagotto Romagnolo and a Spinone Italiano. How do their temperaments differ?
Loving
Intelligent
Loyal
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano?
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano social needs comparison:
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed.
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Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano? 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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Spinone Italiano 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 vs Spinone Italiano Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare play drive and energy.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed.
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Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? 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 Spinone Italiano indoors.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare adaptability levels.
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Lagotto Romagnolo or Spinone Italiano?
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.
Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Lagotto Romagnolo bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare average lifespans.
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? 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 a Spinone Italiano. 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.
The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano?
Average
The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Juvenile Cataracts
Bloat
Cerebellar Ataxia

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare obesity risks.
Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare daily food needs.
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare allergy friendliness.
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Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Lagotto Romagnolo and Spinone Italiano? Compare breed colors.
Black
Gray
Tan
White
Brown
White
Brown
Orange
Roan
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare maintenance needs.
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare drooling amounts.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare natural smell levels.

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Lagotto Romagnolo and a Spinone Italiano? Compare fur types.
Waterproof Wiry
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? 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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Lagotto Romagnolo or Spinone Italiano? Do Lagotto Romagnolo dogs shed more than Spinone Italiano dogs?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders.
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Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal.
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Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? Compare kid-friendliness.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano 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.
Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Spinone Italiano? Which dog is more friendly?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Spinone Italiano?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Lagotto Romagnolo or Spinone Italiano? Can a Lagotto Romagnolo and a Spinone Italiano be friends? Do Lagotto Romagnolo dogs get along with Spinone Italiano dogs?
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano?
Yes
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Spinone Italiano 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
Spinone Italiano 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.
Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Lagotto Romagnolo vs Spinone Italiano As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? 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 a Spinone Italiano? Compare therapy capabilities.

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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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Lagotto Romagnolo or a Spinone Italiano? 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 a Spinone Italiano? 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 a Spinone Italiano? Compare maritime abilities.

Yes

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

Spinone Italiano 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 a Spinone Italiano? 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 Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Lagotto Romagnolo and Spinone Italiano. Which has larger litters?
4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Lagotto Romagnolo and Spinone Italiano breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Lagotto Romagnolo and Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Lagotto Romagnolo and Spinone Italiano. 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 2000 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Lagotto Romagnolo and Spinone Italiano. 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Lagotto Romagnolo and Spinone Italiano. 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

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