Czechoslovakian Vlcak vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Compatibility
62% Compatible
Energy Level
Czechoslovakian Vlcak: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Lagotto Romagnolo: Regular Exercise0.6
Moderately Compatible
Trainability
Czechoslovakian Vlcak: May be Stubborn0.2
Lagotto Romagnolo: Eager to Please1.0
Less Compatible
Grooming Needs
Czechoslovakian Vlcak: Weekly Brushing0.4
Lagotto Romagnolo: Occasional Bath/Brush0.2
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Czechoslovakian Vlcak1/5
Lagotto Romagnolo3/5
Good with Other Dogs
Czechoslovakian Vlcak1/5
Lagotto Romagnolo5/5
Good with Strangers
Czechoslovakian Vlcak3/5
Lagotto Romagnolo4/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Czechoslovakian Vlcak
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development issue
PRA: Progressive retinal deterioration
Degenerative Myelopathy: Spinal cord disease
Bloat: Gastric torsion risk
Allergies: Environmental sensitivities
Lagotto Romagnolo
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Epilepsy: Neurological seizure disorder
Eye Problems: Various ocular conditions
Benign Juvenile Epilepsy: Early onset
Storage Disease: Metabolic disorder risk
Cerebral Dysfunction: Brain function issues
Pros & Cons Comparison
Czechoslovakian Vlcak
Pros
Highly intelligent
Excellent guard dog
Athletic and agile
Strong bond with family
Cons
High exercise needs
Challenging to train
Not for novice owners
Strong prey drive
Lagotto Romagnolo
Pros
Excellent nose work abilities
Minimal shedding
Highly trainable
Good with families
Adaptable to different environments
Cons
Requires regular grooming
High exercise needs
Can be vocal
Expensive to purchase
Czechoslovakian Vlcak Fun Fact
One of few recognized dog breeds with recent documented wolf ancestry, created through controlled breeding.
Lagotto Romagnolo Fun Fact
The only breed specifically developed and recognized worldwide for truffle hunting abilities!
Heritage & Purpose
Czechoslovakian Vlcak
Origin:
Developed in 1955 in Czechoslovakia through systematic breeding of German Shepherds with Carpathian wolves, creating military and border patrol working dogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origin:
Dating back to Renaissance Italy's Romagna region, these skilled water retrievers evolved into specialized truffle hunters, using their exceptional nose work abilities to locate valuable fungi.
Special Considerations
Czechoslovakian Vlcak
Needs extensive socialization, high-intensity exercise, and experienced handling. Regular grooming during shedding seasons and consistent training essential.
Lagotto Romagnolo
Regular grooming needed to maintain curly coat. Requires consistent mental stimulation through training or nose work. Monitor for early signs of epilepsy or neurological issues.
Shedding
FrequentShedding
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