Buyer question
Is a Lagotto Romagnolo good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Lagotto Romagnolo 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy if exercised).
Source: the Lagotto Romagnolo page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Lagotto Romagnolo in the Animal Library
The detail
An Italian water retriever turned truffle hunter, the Lagotto uses its nose to find truffles underground and still loves to dig. Affectionate, alert and easy to train, it has a dense curly coat that sheds little but mats without regular care.
- Temperament
- Affectionate, keen, alert
- Best fit
- Active families, nose work
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Eager, quick learner)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 4 out of 5 (Brush weekly, clip often)
What to weigh
Lagotti dig with determination and need daily exercise and scent games. The curly coat mats and cords if neglected and needs regular clipping.