Lagotto Romagnolo
The Lagotto Romagnolo is an ancient Italian breed originally developed for waterfowl retrieval in the Romagna region, later becoming the only dog breed officially recognized for truffle hunting. It is a small-to-medium, square-built dog with a distinctive dense, curly, water-resistant coat that gives it a teddy-bear appearance. Intelligent, affectionate, and highly trainable, it makes an excellent family companion while retaining its strong working instincts.
Weight
11–16 kg
Height at withers
41–48 cm
Life expectancy
15–17 years
Size
medium
Activity
high
Shedding
low
Barking tendency
moderate
Care
Regular coat trimming every 3 months and monthly bathing; daily brushing to prevent matting; at least 1 hour of physical exercise per day; annual vaccinations and vet check-ups; regular antiparasitic treatments
Health
Hip dysplasia, juvenile epilepsy, Lagotto Storage Disease (neurological), elbow dysplasia, cerebellar abiotrophy
Coat
Dense, curly, woolly, water-resistant double coat
Hani Walk — walk tracking, a digital pet passport and vaccination reminders, always at hand in the app.