Barbet vs Lagotto Romagnolo

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

Barbet
Category
Lagotto Romagnolo

📏 Physical Stats

40 - 65
Weight (lbs)
24 - 35
20 - 26
Height (inches)
16 - 19
13 - 15 years
Life Expectancy
14 - 16 years
Sporting
Breed Group
Sporting
France
Origin
Italy
Hunting water game
Bred For
Water retrieval dog in the marshes of Romagna

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

5/5
Energy Level
5/5
5/5
Better
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Good with Children
4/5
4/5
Good with Other Dogs
5/5
Better
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$3,003
Barbet
vs
Annual Cost
$2,427
Lagotto Romagnolo
Barbet
Expense
Lagotto Romagnolo
$3,003
Annual Cost
$2,427
Lower ✓
$3,723
First Year
$3,147
Lower ✓
$42,762
Lifetime Total
$37,125
Lower ✓
$780
Food (annual)
$552
Lower ✓
$630
Vet Care (annual)
$630
$704
Grooming (annual)
$560
Lower ✓
$864
Insurance (annual)
$660
Lower ✓
$72
Insurance (monthly)
$55
Lower ✓

Over their lifetimes, a Lagotto Romagnolo (~15 yrs) costs approximately $5,637 less than a Barbet (~14 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

Barbet

Obedient, Companionable, Intelligent, Joyful

Lagotto Romagnolo

Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Loving, Active