Portrait of an lovely lagotto
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Lagotto Romagnolo

The Lagotto Romagnolo, or Italian Water Dog, was originally bred to hunt waterfowl through the wet marshlands of Romagna in Italy, but today it is best known for its truffle hunting skills. Consequently, with many of the marshlands drained, the Lagotto has found a new purpose. Humans can easily train these dogs to use their keen sense of smell for scent work. Their…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Purebred Dogs
Height
14 to 19 inches
Weight
24 to 35 pounds
Life Span
14 to 17 years
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