Lagotto Romagnolo
The Lagotto Romagnolo is an old breed dating back to the 1300's; it has remained the same in appearance and conformation over the centuries. It hails from the northeastern area of Italy known as Romagna. Its original job was as a water dog used in the hunt for water fowl. However over the years, as the region became more and more inhabited, the wetlands were drained and the water fowl disappeared from the area. The Lagotto found itself a new job, that of sniffing out truffles, and it does that job to this day.
Height: 16 - 19" (40.6 - 48.3cm)
Weight: 24 - 35 lbs (10.7 - 15.6 kg)
Coat Type: The coat must be short, thick, and woolly with tight curls. The basic color is white or off-white; it may have ticking or patches that range in color from orange to liver brown (never black).
Temperament: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a intelligent and consistent worker.
Special Interest: The Lagotto Romagnolo is prized for its ability to sniff out truffles, one of only a couple of breeds that have the ability to do this. The value of this work lies in the high value of truffles. They are the most expensive food per ounce in the world, being more valuable than gold and many precious stones.
Classifications:
AKC: Not recognized
CKC: Not recognized
KC: Not recognized
FCI: Group 8
ANKC: Not recognized
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