THE LAGOTTO BASICS
FAMILY
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The Lagotto Romagnolo is the perfect family dog. They are extremely loving, caring and the ultimate snugglers. Your lagotto will likely want to be where you are at all times. If you prefer a more independent dog, a Lagotto Romagnolo might not be the dog for you.
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SOCIAL TRAITS
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Lagotto Romagnolo's are extremely social. They are notorious for getting along with other dogs and never turning down a pet from a stranger. Lagottos are a great option for people with frequent visitors or like to take their dog out on the town. Lagottos are known to be very playful, mild in protective nature and highly adaptable when they are out of their normal routine.
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THE HISTORY
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The story of the Lagotto Romagnolo begins in the 16th century Italian marshlands. First used as a water-dog, Lagottos are believed to be part of the foundation stock that all other modern water dog breeds are descended from. Which means that the Lagotto Romagnolo is the great grandfather of breeds like the Golden Retriever, Portuguese Water Dog and the Poodle. Around the 19th century, Italy’s Lagotto population faced a severe decline in numbers when the Italian marshlands were claimed for farming. However, their excellent sense of smell helped them garner interest from Italian truffle collectors. Lagottos have been used almost exclusively for this purpose ever since. |
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