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

German Pinscher has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

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 German Pinscher is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Cheerful
Loving
Trainable
Intelligent
Loyal
Social

Outright
Tempered
Courageous
Loving
Familiar
Lively
Spirited

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

German Pinschers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Choose a German Pinscher if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Italy

Germany

water dog

rattenfanger

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
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

ancient times

1600s

Sporting

Working (AKC:2003)
Terrier (UKC)

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Brown
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable

Black
Fawn
Red
Brown
Blue

Curly

Wiry

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 German Pinscher 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.

While the Lagotto Romagnolo breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

German Pinschers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed
Lysosomal Storage Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Congenital Heart Defect

Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Cataracts

Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Dna Test For Vwd
Thyroid Tests

Lagotto Romagnolos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

German Pinschers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

German Pinscher has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Lagotto Romagnolos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

German Pinschers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

German Pinschers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

German Pinscher dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

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

Walking, Petting, Running, Walk, Play, Run, Fetch, Hike

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lagotto Romagnolo, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Pinscher, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lagotto Romagnolos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most German Pinschers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The German Pinscher 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

German Pinscher 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 65-90 pound (29 - 41 kg) German Pinscher feed 3 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 German Pinscher is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 German Pinscher is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

German Pinscher 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 usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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