Lagotto Romagnolo Guide
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a small-medium Italian Gundog originally used for water retrieving and now particularly associated with truffle hunting. It is intelligent, active and scent-driven, requiring exercise, training and regular curly-coat care.
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Lagotto Romagnolo Guide
What it is and what it covers
The Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian water-retrieving breed whose exceptional scenting ability has made it famous for truffle hunting.
Key facts and specifications
The Royal Kennel Club classifies it as small-medium, requiring more than two hours of exercise daily, with a medium coat and grooming more than once a week. It does not shed heavily according to the current profile.
Practical guidance
Scent work, tracking-style games, retrieving and training are particularly suitable outlets. The curly coat requires regular maintenance★.
Suitability, choices and limitations
It can suit active owners who enjoy training and outdoor activities. It is not ideal for a household wanting a low-activity dog★.
UK-specific considerations
Ask breeders for current health-testing information and evidence of responsible breeding.
Safety, risks and cautions
Avoid allowing the coat to become matted. Monitor ears, eyes, joints and general body condition, and seek veterinary advice for persistent abnormalities.
Choosing and planning for ownership
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a working water dog with exceptional scenting ability and a coat that needs regular attention. Ask breeders about health screening and family history, and consider whether you can provide daily mental work as well as walks. Scent games, training and appropriate retrieving activities can turn its natural abilities into productive outlets.