Lagotto Romagnolo
Puppy
Fully Grown
If you are after a family friend that loves to play non-stop, enjoys the water and has their nose to the ground most of the time during walks, a Lagotto Romagnolo might be just right for you.
The special skills of this very intelligent working dog are finding truffles and retrieving ducks during hunting. With their love for water, Lagottos will try to swim in every puddle they can find.
Lagotto Romagnolos are very playful, kid friendly and easy to train. They are ideal for agility or other dog sports, especially scenting sports, where they can use their amazing sense of smell.
They require a fair bit of grooming as they don’t shed much of their coat. A lot of people think the Lagotto is a poodle cross-breed, but this is actually one of the oldest dog breeds of Europe, where they have been bred for their temperament, nose and adaptability.
They love to talk when required but aren’t barkers as such and are therefore great for city life. But be warned, you can’t take the nose off a Lagotto and going for walks means hours of sniffing the ground.
| Weight: | 13-16 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 15-17 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | High |
| Monthly cost (food): | average |
| Trainability: | High |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Lagotto Romagnolo from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Lagotto Romagnolo to adopt:
To help your rescued Lagotto Romagnolo to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Lagotto Romagnolo from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
