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Lagotto Romagnolo

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Lagotto Romagnolo dog
Lagotto Romagnolo dog
Lagotto Romagnolo dog
    height of a Lagotto Romagnolo dog
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:

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
identifying traits:  
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  
of interest: the only known breed that can sniff out truffles
health concerns :  
kennel clubs: fci-(Retrievers-Flushing-Water Dogs dog breed group); nzkc, aukc, uk-(gun dog breed group)
rescues:    
 
Lagotto Romagnolo
 
Lagotto Romagnolo
 
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