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Short History of the Breed
The Lagotto Romagnolois an ancient breed of water retriever whose origins lie in the marshlands of northeast Italy in Ravenna. As these wetlands disappeared, people found a new use for this special breed - truffle sniffer. To learn more go to: http://lagottoaz.com/history.html
Physical Description and Size
Lagotto Romagnolos have large round eyes in any shade color ranging from dark yellow to dark brown. The wooly coat is very thick and curly. Solid colors include off-white, white, or brown. They can also be found white with brown or orange patches or roan. They are hypoallergenic, so make good companions for those who have little tolerance for pet dander and excessive pet hair in the home.
Lagotto SizeMales
- Height: 43-48 cms (17-l9 inches)
- Weight: 13-16 kgs (29-35lbs)Females
- Height: 41-46 cms (16-l8 inches).
- Weight: 1 1-l4kgs (24-32 lbs).To learn more, go to: http://lagottoaz.com/more.html
Temperament
Dog Care
Lagotti are a working dog and can search for truffles running about in a woods for 6 hours a day. If you wish to have a very active pet that needs lots of exercise both physical and mental, this is a good pet.
They have a very curly coat that requires grooming but is fairly easy to maintain with periodic brushing, bathing and trimming.
Health Issues and Life Expectancy
Additional Resources
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Lagotto Club of America http://www.lagottous.com
Informative website http://www.lagottoaz.com
Lagotto Romagnolo on WikiFido