Lagotto Romagnolo has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Beagle tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Lagotto Romagnolos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Beagle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Cheerful
Loving
Trainable
Intelligent
Loyal
Social

Friendly
Independent
Lively
Sweet
Gentle
Intelligent
Loving

Lagotto Romagnolos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Beagles are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Lagotto Romagnolos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Avoid Beagles as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Italy

England

water dog

Talbot Hound, North Country Beagle, Southern Hound

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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

ancient times

1300s

Sporting

Hound (AKC:1885)
Scenthound (UKC)

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Brown
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable

Pied
White
Brown
Red
Black

Curly

Straight

A Lagotto Romagnolo can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Beagle can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Lagotto Romagnolos have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Beagles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed
Lysosomal Storage Disease

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Congenital Heart Defect

Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Epilepsy

Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Heart
MRI
Full Body Physical Examination

Lagotto Romagnolo has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Beagle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Beagle dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

While Lagotto Romagnolo dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Beagle dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Walk, Run, Puzzle Toys, Go to Beach, Go Camping, Swim, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Shake, Eating Snacks, Sleeping, Chase, Walks, Tricks, Tag, Stairs, Snuggle

Walk, Run, Hunt, Walking, Petting, Running, Sniffing, Pets, Sniff, Relaxing, Eating Snacks, Sniffin, Cuddles, Barking, Playing, Howling, Jumping high, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Play, Frisbee, Parks, Exploring, Fetch, Sleeping, Shake, Tracking, Searching, Tag, Tug-of-war

Lagotto Romagnolos are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Beagles are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Lagotto Romagnolos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Beagle is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

In general Lagotto Romagnolo should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Beagle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 28-35 pound (13 - 16 kg) Lagotto Romagnolo feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Beagle feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Lagotto Romagnolo is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lagotto Romagnolo is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Beagle is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Lagotto Romagnolos are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Beagle has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Lagotto Romagnolos have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Lagotto Romagnolos are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Beagles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Lagotto Romagnolos are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Beagles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Lagotto Romagnolos are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Beagles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Lagotto Romagnolos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Beagles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Lagotto Romagnolos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Beagles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Lagotto Romagnolos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Beagles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.