Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cotie or Pomshi or Lagotti Romagnoli? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Coton de Tulear and Shiranian. Which is better: Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo?
Name | Coton de Tulear | Shiranian | Lagotto Romagnolo |
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Group | Companion Dogs | Designer Dogs | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 81 | 594 | 117 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo breeds. |
Cotie Coton |
Pomshi Pom-Tzu Shih-A-Pom Shih-Pom |
Lagotti Romagnoli Lagotto Water Dog of Romagna Romagna Water Dog |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Cross Breed | Purebred |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is the largest? | Small | Small | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo? Compare adult weight ranges. | 12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg) | 4-15 pounds (2-7 kg) | Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 13.5 pounds (5.6 kg) | 9.5 pounds (4.5 kg) | Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo? Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo height comparison: | 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) | 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) | Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 11 inches (27.5 cm) | 9.5 inches (24 cm) | Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Find price differences between these breeds. | $2400-$3000 | $300-$1300 | $500-$700 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo? | Very frequent: The Coton de Tulear is quite easy to get. | Average: The Shiranian is a commonly available dog breed. | Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed ranks highest? | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: The Shiranian dogs have great intelligence. | 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 Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is easiest to train? | Coton de Tulear dogs are quite easy to train. | A slightly harder to train than average. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most alert? | Coton de Tulear dogs are average watchdogs. | Shiranian dogs are not the best watchdogs. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most protective? | Coton de Tulear dogs are average defenders. | Shiranian dogs are average defenders. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Intelligent Affectionate Lively Trainable Vocal |
Playful Intelligent Friendly Loyal Attentive Trainable Lazy |
Loving Intelligent Loyal Social Trainable Cheerful |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Coton de Tulear dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo? | High: Coton de Tulear dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Shiranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo social needs comparison: | Coton de Tulear dogs are a social breed. | Shiranian dogs are a social breed. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Coton de Tulear dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Shiranian dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Their prey drive is low. | Their prey drive is low. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Coton de Tulear barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Shiranian rarely barks. | Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most playful? | The Coton de Tulear is a playful breed. | The Shiranian is a playful breed. | The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Coton de Tulear breed. | Apartment-friendly dog the Shiranian breed. | 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. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most flexible? | Coton de Tulear dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Average: Shiranian dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo? | Coton de Tulear 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. | Shiranian 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. | 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. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Coton de Tulear has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Shiranian has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which uses mouth most during play? | Coton de Tulear dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Shiranian dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Coton de Tulear bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Shiranian bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Lagotto Romagnolo bite force: Ordinary. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed lives longest? |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Coton de Tulear: 15 years |
12-16 years The average lifespan of Shiranian: 14 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | 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. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has fewer health issues? | The Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Shiranians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Lagotto Romagnolo 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? |
Average The Coton de Tulear should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Shiranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Cataracts Allergies Hypothyroidism Hypoglycemia | Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most active? | Coton de Tulear dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Shiranian dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Coton de Tulear dogs have an average exercise need. | Shiranian dogs exercise need is minimal. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo? | Coton de Tulear dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Shiranian dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Coton de Tulear has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Shiranian has an average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which needs most food? | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 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. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. What colors are available? | White |
Black Red White Brown Sable Brindle |
Black Gray Tan White Brown |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Advanced: The Shiranian requires a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which drools least? | The Coton de Tulear is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Shiranian is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Coton de Tulear has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Shiranian has a low chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Soft |
Fluffy Curly Straight Double Long | Waterproof |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo? Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or {name3 shedding: | Coton de Tulear dogs are low shedders. | Shiranian dogs are low shedders. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best with kids? | Coton de Tulear dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Shiranian dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Coton de Tulear dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Shiranian dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog is more friendly? | Coton de Tulear dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Shiranian dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo? | Coton de Tulear dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Shiranian dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Coton de Tulear or Shiranian or Lagotto Romagnolo? | Coton de Tulear dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Shiranian dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo? |
Yes Coton de Tulear dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Shiranian dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Coton de Tulear is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Shiranian is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Coton de Tulears are usually recommended for elderly people. | Shiranians are commonly okay with elderly people. | Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Coton de Tulear breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Shiranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has most puppies? | 4-6 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Coton de Tulear vs Shiranian vs Lagotto Romagnolo Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Coton de Tulear, Shiranian, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has most recognition? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club |
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry |
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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