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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Cheerful
Loving
Trainable
Intelligent
Loyal
Social

Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Inquisitive
Spirited

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Italy

United States

water dog

American Rat Terrier and Toy Fox Terrier

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.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ancient times

2000's

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black

Brown
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
White

Lagotto Romagnolos have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers have short coats.

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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier can have a litter of 2-6 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.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed
Lysosomal Storage Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Elbow
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Demodectic Mange
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Color Dilution Alopecia
Dental Problems

Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Full Physical Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays
DNA for VWD
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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, Eating Snacks, Play

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 Toy Foxy Rat Terriers usually need at least 180 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier 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

Toy Foxy Rat Terrier 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 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Toy Foxy Rat Terrier feed 1 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier 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 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.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Lagotto Romagnolos are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.