"Don't worry; swimming won't mess up these pretty ringlets!"
Lagotto Romagnolos are skilled in the water, and there is nothing they love more than swimming. Originally used for hunting waterfowl in their native Italy, they are known for being experts at sniffing out truffles. Lagotto Romagnolos are also known for being curly-headed lovebugs. There’s no such thing as too much attention for these sweet dogs!
If Lagotto Romagnolos aren’t kept busy, it’s likely you’ll find a large hole in your backyard. These goofy dogs would dig from here to China, if you let them. The good news is Lagotto Romagnolos are smart dogs who aim to please their owners and are easy to train. These affectionate dogs love their families and new people and get along with most other pets. Lagotto Romagnolos really are the ideal family dog!
Although Lagotto Romagnolos might look like they just got a perm and do have a lot of fur, they are actually hypoallergenic, which makes them excellent companions for people with allergies. Their dense coat is very soft and requires some grooming to keep it that way. Lagotto Romagnolos usually need to get a haircut twice a year and look best with weekly brushing to keep their pretty tendrils from matting.
Lagotto Romagnolos are affectionate family dogs who love to be around children. They have a lot of patience and don’t mind little kids rolling around on them and, well, acting like kids. They also don’t mind have other four-legged friends in the house – especially if raised together. Lagotto Romagnolos are active dogs that love the country life. The happiest Lagotto Romagnolos have access to water to splash around in and maybe a designated “dig” area. These dogs can also be content living in a smaller space with a large backyard. Just be sure to give them plenty of exercise so they don’t start “landscaping” back there.
A dream day for the Lagotto Romagnolo would be to go swimming and retrieve a ball out of a lake. There’s honestly nothing these dogs would rather do. Also, if you’re a foodie, a fun activity for these dogs is to find prized truffles in the forest. Lagotto Romagnolos enjoy tracking, which keeps them active both mentally and physically in the pursuit of this smelly culinary treasure.