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| Breed Group : | Toy |
| Weight : | male: 28-35 lbs ( 12.7 - 15.8 kg ) ; female : 24-32 lbs ( 10.8 - 14.5 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 17-19 inches ( 43 - 48 centimeters ); female: 14-16 inches ( 35 - 40 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The Lagotto Romagnolo comes from Romagna, a northern district in Italy. This dog breed has been utilized for centuries as truffle searchers because of its excellent sense of smell. It has also been utilized as a water retriever as implied by its name which literally means “water dog from Romagna”. Like some dog breeds, the Lagotto Romagnolo is very loyal, affectionate and easy to train. |
| Breed Character Information : | The Lagotto Romagnolo as stated above is a very affectionate, loyal and trainable dog. It also possesses an intelligence that surpasses that of other dog breeds as well as a keen sense of smell which makes it a good working dog. It can also be given to children as pets because it loves to socialize not only with people but also with other dog breeds as well. However, since it originally served as a working dog, the Lagotto Romagnolo, when taken as a house pet, should also be given something useful to do. |
| Breed Coat Information : | A Lagotto Romagnolo’s coat can either be white, brown, off-white or a mixture of the three. Its coat is curly like that of a poodle. Its coat protects it from thorns and sharp branches or objects it may come in contact with while searching for truffles. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | Again, the Lagotto Romagnolo is loyal, affectionate and very easy to train. It is also very attached to its owner. It loves to socialize with other dog breeds and with people as well. It serves as a very good pet for the family and can easily detect intruders. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | The Lagotto Romagnolo is not very common in the United States. However, it is very popular in Sweden and Italy as well as in other European countries. There are even organizations that are dedicated to the care and protection of these small dogs such as the Club Italiano Lagotto. These organizations have also sponsored various trainings to keep these small dogs in top shape. It is perfect for those allergic to dogs because it has a hypo-allergenic coat that does not shed. |
| Breed Activity Information : | The Lagotto Romagnolo loves to dig. So, it is best to keep them off the lawn. They also love activities that enhance and stimulate their brains, stamina and agility because they are natural working dogs. Thus, they cannot remain idle for a very long time. |
| Breed Care Information : | The Lagotto Romagnolo even as a puppy should be given proper shots and medication. These shots should be recommended and administered by a certified veterinarian. The Lagotto Romagnolo needs to be given a bath at least once a week. Its coat should be brushed and groomed daily. |
| Breed Training Information : | This dog breed should be given the proper amount of exercise at least 3-4 times weekly even as a puppy. Since it is a natural working dog, don’t let it remain idle for a very long time. Give it various exercises that will help improve its stamina, agility and obedience and to keep it healthy. Also, play games with your Lagotto Romagnolo that will further enhance its keen sense of smell. There are a lot of Lagotto Romagnolo information’s which you can find in books and in the internet which can help you set up a proper training regimen for your dog. |
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