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Lagotto Romagnolos are skilled in the water, and there is nothing they love more than swimming. Originally used for hunting waterfowl in their native Italy, they are known for being experts at sniffing out truffles. Lagotto Romagnolos are also known for being curly-headed lovebugs. There’s no such thing as too much attention for these sweet dogs! Full-grown, they typically weigh 24-35 pounds and stand 16-19 inches tall.

Lagotto Romagnolos are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Lagotto Romagnolos are affectionate family dogs who love to be around children. They have a lot of patience and don’t mind little kids rolling around on them and, well, acting like kids. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

A dream day for the Lagotto Romagnolo would be to go swimming and retrieve a ball out of a lake. There’s honestly nothing these dogs would rather do. Also, if you’re a foodie, a fun activity for these dogs is to find prized truffles in the forest. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Although Lagotto Romagnolos might look like they just got a perm and do have a lot of fur, they are actually hypoallergenic, which makes them excellent companions for people with allergies. Their dense coat is very soft and requires some grooming to keep it that way. Lagotto Romagnolos usually need to get a haircut twice a year and look best with weekly brushing to keep their pretty tendrils from matting. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Lagotto Romagnolos are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Lagotto Romagnolos are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. They also don’t mind have other four-legged friends in the house – especially if raised together. These dogs can also be content living in a smaller space with a large backyard. They are fairly easy to train.