Lagotto Romagnolo
Also called Càn Lagòt and Romagna Water Dog
- Great with kids
- Barely sheds
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Italy for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 24–35 lb (11–16 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 15–20 in (39–50 cm)
- Life span
- 15–17 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Curly
- Origin
- Romagna, Italy
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Barely sheds
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Attached to owner
Intelligent
Keen
Tractable
Coat colours
Brown roan, off white, solid brown (various shades), solid orange and white with brown or orange patches
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 29–35 lb (13–16 kg) | 24–31 lb (11–14 kg) |
| Height | 17–20 in (42–50 cm) | 15–19 in (39–47 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Lagotto Romagnolo
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard for the Lagotto Romagnolo - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Lagotto Romagnolo - United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Lagotto Romagnolo Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Lagotto Romagnolo Size, Weight & Lifespan | Northwest Lagotto (opens in a new tab)
- Lagotto Romagnolo Dog Breed Information - AKC (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).