Lagotto Romagnolo

Lagotto Romagnolo 

 

Lagotto Romagnolo is a breed of dog that comes from the sub- Romagna region in Italy. The name means " lake dog from Romagna , " from the Italian word lago , lake . Its function is a traditional hunting dog , such as a water stop . However , it is often used to hunt truffles.
Lagotto can have big eyes , round, in any shade of color from dark yellow to dark brown . Their fur is very thick woolly waterproof and curly. Solid colors are cream , white or brown. They can also be white with brown spots or orange or Roan found. This is a dog of medium size, low shedding . A show Lagotto ? EAZA often white spots that grow into adulthood
    men

        Height: 43-48 cm (17-19 inches)
        Weight: 13-16 kg ( 29-35 lb)

    women

        Height: 41-46 cm (16-18 inches).
        Weight: 11-14 kg ( 24-32 lb) .

Lagotto is working .

 They generally have sharp senses , though their vision is more sensitive to movement detail. They are very loyal and affectionate, they are the ideal partner for the family. Some are easy to train , and many come quite easily with other animals, if they are socialized puppies . Lagotto vary in their need for exercise , but it must always be given stimulation to cope with their smart brain. Lagotto have a natural instinct to take over . ENCI ( Italian Kennel Club ) Country of Origin standard indicates that the hunting instinct was raised in , and not be distracted by game or other animals; It was a mistake when it was written and is certainly untrue twenty . Lagotto have been hunting dogs for at least 3000 years and truffle dogs much light a hundred years , if ever.

Original standard , which established written by those who recognized CIL (Club Italiano Lagotto ) in Imola in 1988 , to obtain a standard, the Lagotto ENCI , and wrote not necessarily a true reflection of the absolute race. It should be noted that bought the first pair ( Reno and Rosetta ) to Lagotto in the UK in 1996 , pioneer, came from the edge Comaccio Mandriole kennel where dogs still traditional flat bottom I breed flat retriever, which subsequently worked lagotto exports from the United Kingdom, provided the basis for Canada, the USA and Australia, the world is behind many Lagotto . Visitors Lagotto Club of Great Britain race rise to the famous Crufts Dog Show in the UK , we saw pictures of GB Lagotto (including Rosetta ) between rabbits, hares, grouse and various types of wild birds. It is also noted that the product photo on the back of the first official video in Italy to 1996 showed a group of Lagotto going off working - not nose run, but saving a punt ; in this boat were the parents and grandparents of Rosetta and Reno . While the instinct to hunt, swim and retrieve is inborn , and should not be encouraged, Lagotto have to be trained at an early age in search of truffles.

In modern times the Lagotto was mainly Trüffelsuchhunderhöht and not as a retriever or hunting dog. Their highly developed nose makes them excellent search dogs .

Some Lagotto are excellent swimmers , but some paddling . Some will not recover lakes, rivers and other water bodies , to hesitate. All Lagotto are not suitable as family companions , chickens must be chosen carefully for families with small children . They are superb kettle domestic companions provided they have enough exercise.

Lagotto love to dig ; many owners give them a sandbox or a specific place for them to meet their serious calls. They also love to play games and watch very active mind
There are conflicting ideas on how to take care of this breed. Some say it should be brushed regularly and others believe their coat should be allowed , of course, in a great blast to develop. The coat is easily tangled and mattresses should be careful , be taken without a coat . You must be cut at least once .

If the cut to about 1 ½ inches all over the body layer and held a little longer on the head , it is easier to maintain and elegant look. The hair on the ears should be cut off at the edges of the skin. If the ear shows irritation and accumulation of dirt and ear wax , hair should be collected in the ear canal thoroughly and regularly . Several layers of lighter than other mat . Abandoned , the Lagotto 's hair grows to cover the eyes and thus the hair around the eyes should be trimmed regularly to ensure they are able to see .
Lagotto live about 16 years. Some health problems , but only weak growth :

    Select hip dysplasia breeder, it's just a bad installation of livestock , make GD Hip breeder Lineage have .
    Benign juvenile epilepsy Choose your breeder - be sure that your breeder produces clear JE.
    Brain abnormality . Breeder good clear run ( It might be the same as above BJE ) .

Lagotto puppies were used in epilepsy research is crucial. In July 2011, Finnish researchers have announced the discovery of a mutation in a gene called LGI2 , which may be a new candidate for human benign childhood epilepsy gene. LGI2 is the first gene that could be the experience of patients after the age of ten forgiveness directly related. Lagotto breeders now use a genetic test to detect this mutation. Through thousands of years of adaptation and survival in Mun ? The Romagnolo dog breed survived in Italy Lagotto Romagnolo by health problems through natural selection . The task now is to ensure that the breeder old race has survived naturally maintains the standards of good health. Worldwide Lagotto began rena ? The growth of the non - Carrier Waterdog pure sweet old .