Lagotto Romagnolo
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
Lagotto Romagnolo means 'lake dog' in Italian — they were originally bred as water retrievers before becoming truffle hunters.
Medium-sized water dog with thick, curly woolly coat. The only dog breed specialized for truffle hunting. Affectionate and intelligent.
🏷️ Breed
Lagotto Romagnolo
💭 Temperament
Affectionate, intelligent, loyal, eager, alert
📏 Size
Medium (11-16 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
15-17 years
🎨 Colors
White, white with brown patches, brown, orange roan
🌍 Origin
Italy, Romagna region, ancient times
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and grooming
🍽️ Diet
Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions
✓ FCI Group
Group 8
✓ FCI Section
Water Dogs
✓ FCI Number
298