  Lagotto Romagnolo
Lagotto Romagnolo
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| group: sporting |
height: m 16.5-19" / 42 to 49 cm; f 15.75-18.5" / 40 to 47 cm |
| types: |
weight:
m 28.5-35 lbs /
13 to 16 kg
f 24-30.5 lbs / 11 to 14 kg |
| colors: |
solid off white, white with brown or orange patches, brown roan, different shades of solid brown, solid orange. brown to dark brown mask acceptable |
| physical traits: |
small to medium sized, strong, mesomorphic |
| hair type: |
double-coated, waterproof. dense, woolly, tightly curly |
personality/
temperament: |
attentive, intelligent, bright, happy, vivacious, energetic, sensible, tractable, adaptable, undemanding, keen, affectionate, loyal, agile, loving, attached to owner, obedient, easy to train. some can be aggressive or overly shy |
maintenance/
special needs:
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easy to train, needs plenty of exercise |
| nickname: |
Italian Water Dog |
| origination: |
Italy, an ancient water retriever breed since the 16th century from the lowlands and valleys of Comacchio and marchlands and lagoons of Ravenna. when marshlands were drained after the 19th century became a truffle sniffing dog in flat open country and hills and plains of Romagna. lost hunting instinct over the years |
| bred for: |
truffle hunting, hunting waterfowl |
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| ideal for: |
companion, family dog, watch dog, truffle hunting, swimming, retrieving, other pets when socialized with them |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12-15 yrs |
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| of interest: |
the only known breed that can sniff out truffles |
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| kennel clubs: |
fci-(Retrievers-Flushing-Water Dogs dog breed group); nzkc, aukc, uk-(gun dog breed group) |
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