Breed Info

Lagotti go way back to at least Renaissance Italy, where they were bred as waterfowl retrievers working the marshlands of Ravenna. "Lago" is an Italian for Lake. For many years though, Lagotti, blessed with exceptional nose, have been used in Italian countryside to sniff out truffles, a tasty and expensive delicacy. Though virtually any dog can be trained to search for truffles, the Lagotti are considered the world's finest truffle dogs.


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Italy

BODY TYPE

Small – Medium size

20 – 40 pounds

Athletic

Non-shedding

Hypoallergenic

LIKABLE TRAITS

· Affectionate

· Willing to please

· Craves physical closeness

· Fun loving and silly

· Sensitive–thrives with gentleness

LONGEVITY

12 – 16 years

ENERGY LEVEL

Medium Energy

Daily exercise

We love to swim!

GROOMING

Require regular haircuts and grooming

HEALTH

Robust

Sturdy

Can be prone to hip dysplasia

TRAINING

Easy to train

Perfect retirement companion

Great with children