Lagotto / Mini Schnoizer Mix

Miniature Schnauzers may look like lap dogs, but they’re more likely to chase animals around the yard or stand guard at the door than be lazy couch potatoes. These loyal dogs are bundles of energy that enjoy spending time with their owners, protecting the home, and being your #1 companion. Full-grown, they typically weigh 11-20 pounds and stand 12-14 inches tall.

Miniature Schnauzers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Miniature Schnauzers are not the warmest dogs upon initial introduction, but once they get acquainted with you, they’re sweet and loving. Their wariness around strangers usually leads to lots of barking, especially when they’re around other dogs. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Miniature Schnauzers are athletic pups that can barely contain their energy. They need to be exercised multiple times a day to stay healthy and avoid getting into trouble. These dogs love to run, play in the yard, practice earth dog or tracking activities, and do anything that gets their heart pumping. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Miniature Schnauzers have typical terrier-style coats. A soft, thick undercoat keeps them warm and is topped by a wiry outer coat. Their notable features include long hair on their chin and face, which gives them expressive eyebrows and a beard. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Miniature Schnauzers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Miniature Schnauzers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They can live outdoors in moderate or warm areas but prefer to spend most of their time indoors with family. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

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.