Lagotto Romagnolo
History
Lagotti go way back to at least Renaissance Italy, where they were bred as waterfowl retrievers working the marshlands of Ravenna. “Lago“ is an Italian for Lake. For many years though, Lagotti, blessed with exceptional nose, have been used in Italian countryside to sniff out truffles, a tasty and expensive delicacy. Though virtually any dog can be trained to search for truffles, the Lagotti are considered the world’s finest truffle dogs.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Italy
BODY TYPE
Small – Medium size
20 – 40 pounds
Athletic
Non-shedding
Hypoallergenic
LONGEVITY
12 – 16 years
LIKABLE TRAITS
Affectionate
Willing to please
Craves physical closeness
Fun loving and silly
Sensitive–thrives with gentleness
ENERGY LEVEL
Medium Energy
Daily exercise
We love to swim!
GROOMING
Require regular haircuts and grooming
HEALTH
Robust
Sturdy
Can be prone to hip dysplasia
TRAINING
Easy to train
Perfect retirement companion
Great with children
