Lagotto Romagnolo
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| Lagotto Romagnolo | ||
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| Alternative names | ||
| Romagna Water Dog or Water Dog of Romagna | ||
| Country of origin | ||
| Italy | ||
| Common nicknames | ||
| Lagotto | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 8 Section 3 #298 | Stds |
| AKC: | FSS | [? Stds] |
| The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. | ||
| ANKC: | Group 3 Gundogs | Stds |
| KC (UK): | Gundogs | Stds |
| NZKC: | Gundogs | Stds |
| UKC: | Gun Dog | Stds |
| Notes | ||
| The UKC does not have an official breed standard, it currently uses the FCI standard | ||
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a breed of dog that comes from the Romagna sub-region of Italy. The name means "water dog from Romagna," coming from the Italian word lago, lake. Its traditional function is a gundog, specifically a water retriever. However, it is often used to hunt for truffles.
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[edit] Appearance
Lagotto Romagnolos have large round eyes in any shade color ranging from dark yellow to dark brown. The wooly coat is very thick and curly. Solid colors include off-white, white, or brown. They can also be found white with brown or orange patches or roan. All in all they are a medium sized dog that is hypoallergenic.
[edit] Size
- Males
- Height: 43-48 cms (17-l9 inches)
- Weight: 13-16 kgs (29-35lbs)
- Females
- Height: 41-46 cms (16-l8 inches).
- Weight: 1 1-l4kgs (24-32 lbs).
[edit] Temperament
The Lagotto is made to work. They have sharp senses, are very loyal and loving making them the perfect guard dog and family companion. They are extremely easy to train. They get along with other animals very easily if socialized from a young age. Lagotti need a lot of exercise and they should always be given a job to keep their intelligent brains occupied.
[edit] Grooming
There are conflicting ideas on how to groom this breed many say they should be brushed regularly and others believe their coat should be allowed to grow naturally instead of into a big fluff. The coat will get matted easily and the mats should carefully be pulled apart without tearing the coat. They must be cut down at least once every year.
If the coat is kept trimmed to approximately 1.5 inches all over the body and slightly longer on the head, it will be easier to maintain and look neat. Hair on the ears should be trimmed around the edges to the leather. If the ear shows irritation and buildup of dirt and earwax, the hairs from the ear canal should be gently plucked out regularly. Some coats matt easier than others.
[edit] Show Grooming
In the United States, the coat should be shown in a rustic style with no fluffing or blowing out. The coat should match the lines of the dog and the curls should be evident. The dog should have the appearance of a working dog that it is. If clipped down, the coat will need about 3 months of growth to be ready to show. Otherwise, shaping can be performed before the shows.
[edit] Health
Lagotti live roughly 16 years. Some health issues are:
- Cerebral Anomaly.
- Hip Dysplasia
- Pedigrees with hip scores recorded (where available listed under column HD)
[edit] History
The Lagotto is an ancient breed of water retriever from the lowlands of Comacchio and marshlands of Ravenna, Italy.
Andrea Mantegna in the 1474 work titled "The Meeting" depicts a small dog in the lower left corner that is the perfect image of today's Lagotto. The Meeting, detail from west wall of the Camera degli Sposi, Palazzo Ducale at Mantua, Italy.
[edit] External links
- American Kennel Club (Lagotto page)
- Dog Breed Info: Lagotto Ramagnolo
- The Lagotto Romagnolo Club of Great Britain
- Lagotto Romagnolo US Club
- The Meeting by Andrea Mantegna
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