Lagotto Romagnolo
Thanks to its small size, the Lagotto would do fine in an apartment if properly exercised. Where you live doesn’t matter, as long as you can walk the dog and keep it active, at least 3-4 times a day. If you do have a yard, and like your flowers…well, then you have to fence in your flowers. In the Lagotto’s nature lies a desire to dig. It loves to dig big holes and then stick its head in the hole. These dogs can dig a big hole in matter of seconds! The appearance of the Lagotto Romagnolo can vary, and generally have floppy ears, and large round eyes in any shade color ranging from golden to a dark brown. Their water friendly coat is very thick and curly. Solid colors include off-white, golden, or brown. They can also be found white with brown or orange patches or roan. It is a medium to large sized dog that is hypoallergenic, which also means it almost never sheds. A Lagotto often displays white markings that grow out in adult status. The Lagotto is made to work. They generally have sharp senses, though their eyesight is more sensitive to motion than detail. They are very loyal and loving, making them the perfect family companion. Some are easy to train, and many get along with other animals quite easily if they're socialized as puppies. Some Lagotti are excellent swimmers, but some will only paddle. Some will retrieve from lakes, streams and other bodies of water without hesitation. They are lovable family pets and tend to like attention. Lagotti love to dig; many owners give them a sandbox, or have a designated place to allow them satisfy their digging urges. They also love to play seeking games and have very active, and clever minds.
| Height: | Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm) Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) |
| Life span: | 14-16 years |
| Popularity: | 2022: #76 2021: #79 2020: #88 2019: #90 2018: #99 2017: #117 2016: #114 2015: N/A |
| 02: | Tucker |
| 03: | Jake |
| 04: | Henry |
| 07: | Buster |
| Health Issues: | 3 stars Hypoallergenic: Yes |
| Size: | Small to Medium |
| Trainability: | 4 stars Easy Training: The Lagotto Romagnolo is known to listen to commands and obey its owner. Expect fewer repetitions when training this breed. |
| Apartment Friendly: | 3 stars More + Less - Thanks to its small size, the Lagotto would do fine in an apartment if properly exercised. Where you live doesn’t matter, as long as you can walk the dog and keep it active, at least 3-4 times a day. If you do have a yard, and like your flowers…well, then you have to fence in your flowers. In the Lagotto’s nature lies a desire to dig. It loves to dig big holes and then stick its head in the hole. These dogs can dig a big hole in matter of seconds! |
| Breed Group: | Sporting |
| Litter Size: | 4-6 puppies |
| Rank: | Boy Names |
| Type: | Purebred |
| Weight: | Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg) Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg) |
| 10: | Sammy |
| Colors: | Black and Tan Brown Gray White |
| Origin: | Italy |
| Shedding Level: | 2 stars Minimal Shedding: Recommended for owners who do not want to deal with hair in their cars and homes. |
| Temperament: | Cheerful Intelligent Loving Loyal Trainable Social |
| Exercise Needs: | 4 stars |
| Puppy Prices: | Average $3000 - $5000 USD The Lagotto Romagnolo breed is considered a rare breed of dog as they are not as popular in the U.S.A or Canada, yet. The average price for a puppy is going to be roughly $3,000 - $5,000 as you may have to import and / or the breeder has had to spend a lot of money to import and start their own line. |
| Stranger Friendly: | 3 stars |
| Watchdog Ability: | 4 stars |
| Child Friendly: | 4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| 05: | Teddy |
| 06: | Zeus |
| 08: | Oscar |
| 09: | Milo |
| Barking Tendencies: | 4 stars Frequent |
| Adaptability: | 3 stars |
| Cat Friendly: | 3 stars |
| Playfulness: | 4 stars |
| 01: | Bear |
| Grooming: | 5 stars High Maintenance: Grooming should be performed often to keep the dog's coat in good shape. Occasional trimming or stripping needed. |
| Intelligence: | 3 stars Ranking: # Full Ranking List |
| Name: | Lagotto Romagnolo |
| Other names: | Romagna Water Dog, Lagotto, Water Dog of Romagna, Lagotti Romagnoli |
| Dog Friendly: | 3 stars |