Bearded Collie has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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

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

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.

Active
Lively
Alert
Intelligent
Assertive
Confident

Cheerful
Loving
Trainable
Intelligent
Loyal
Social

Bearded Collies are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

Scotland

Italy

magyar komondor

water dog

1800s

ancient times

Herding (AKC:1976 & UKC)

Sporting

Blue
Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Blue
Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Blue
Fawn
Brown
Black

Brown
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable

Bearded Collies are known for their coat length.

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

Straight

Curly

A Bearded Collie can have a litter of 12-14 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 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.

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

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Usually A Very Healthy Breed
Lysosomal Storage Disease

Pemphigus
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Corneal Dystrophy

Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Hip
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Bearded Collies need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Lagotto Romagnolos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Bearded Collie 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.

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

Cuddling, Sniffing

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bearded Collie, it's at least 7 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 Lagotto Romagnolo, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Bearded Collie 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Bearded Collie is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Bearded Collie is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 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.

Bearded Collie is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

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

Bearded Collies are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Bearded Collies are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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