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Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Canis Ovilis Fenyesi or Lagotti Romagnoli or Irish Boston Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Mudi Lagotto Romagnolo Irish Boston Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier breeds.
Canis Ovilis Fenyesi
Hungarian Mudi
Lagotti Romagnoli
Lagotto
Water Dog of Romagna
Romagna Water Dog
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
18-29 pounds (8-13 kg) Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg) 25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
23.5 pounds (10.5 kg) Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg) 26 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Mudi or Lagotto Romagnolo or Irish Boston Terrier? Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier height comparison:
15-19 inches (38-48 cm) Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) 15-17 inches (38-43 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
17 inches (43 cm) Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) 16 inches (40.5 cm)

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $500-$700 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Mudi or Lagotto Romagnolo or Irish Boston Terrier?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Irish Boston Terrier is quite easy to get.

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence.
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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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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 Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which is easiest to train?
Mudi dogs are easy to train.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train.
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Irish Boston Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which breed is most alert?
Mudi dogs are average watchdogs.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs.
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Irish Boston Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which breed is most protective?
Mudi dogs are average defenders.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders.
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Irish Boston Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier? Compare temperaments.
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Lively
Gentle
Watchful
Companionable
Adaptable
Guarding
Keen to Work
Loving
Intelligent
Loyal
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Playful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Dominant
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Trainable
Respectful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Mudi dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier?
High: Mudi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Irish Boston Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier social needs comparison:
Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Boston Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Irish Boston Terrier 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?
Their prey drive is low.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Irish Boston Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Mudi barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Irish Boston Terrier barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed.
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The Irish Boston Terrier is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. 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 Mudi 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 Lagotto Romagnolo indoors.
Apartment-friendly dog the Irish Boston Terrier breed.

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?
Mudi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Irish Boston Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Mudi or Lagotto Romagnolo or Irish Boston Terrier?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.
Irish Boston 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.

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Boston Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?
Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Boston Terrier 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 Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Mudi bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Lagotto Romagnolo bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Boston Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Irish Boston Terrier: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?
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 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 health problems common in Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Irish Boston Terrier 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?
Rare
The Mudi should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Irish Boston Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Juvenile Cataracts
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Deafness
Cherry Eye
Brain Tumors
Megaesophagus
Reverse Sneezing

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which breed is most active?
Mudi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Irish Boston Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mudi or Lagotto Romagnolo or Irish Boston Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Mudi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Irish Boston Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Mudi or Lagotto Romagnolo or Irish Boston Terrier?
Mudi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Irish Boston Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Fawn
Blue-Grey
Black Merle
Ash coloured (blue grey)
Black
Gray
Tan
White
Brown
Black
Red
White
Brindle
Wheaten
Seal
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Mudi 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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Average: The Irish Boston Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which drools least?
The Mudi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Boston Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Curly
Wavy
Shiny
Short
Waterproof Wiry
Fine
Straight
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. 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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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 Mudi or Lagotto Romagnolo or Irish Boston Terrier? Mudi or Lagotto Romagnolo or {name3 shedding:
Mudi dogs shed moderately.
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Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders.
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Irish Boston Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Good With Comparison

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

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. 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 Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

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

Irish Boston Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. 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 Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. 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.

Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which has most puppies?
5-8 puppies 4-6 puppies 4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. 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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Mudi vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Irish Boston Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Mudi, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Irish Boston Terrier. Which has most recognition?
No data available 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
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