Lagotto Romagnolo Dog
INTRODUCTION
Lagotto Romagnolo Dogs are Affectionate, Keen, and Undemanding dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 114. They are the best of both worlds these dogs are hardworking and beautiful dogs. They were used to sniff out truffles hence their sense of smell is amazing they are great as pets and as companions. Lagotto Romagnolo Dogs are Purebred, and allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Trainable, Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Active, Loving
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Foundation Stock Service Program. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Italy
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- It Is a Very Old Breed
2- His Name Comes From His Career
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Lagotto Romagnolo Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Brown Roan, White & Chocolate, Off-White, Orange & White, Orange, Brown
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
15 - 17 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 56 - 66cm (22 - 26in)
Height: 53 - 64cm (21 - 25in) -
TAIL
Set on following the line of the croup, and not too long, barely reaching the hocks. At rest it is carried hanging, when the dog is excited it is raised and can be carried over the back, but not curled
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WEIGHT
Male: 13 - 16 kg
Female: 11 - 14 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 - 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Spinone Italiano
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Least to 1474 A.D
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ORIGIN
Italy
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DISTRIBUTION
Afghanistan
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly with owners but can be dangerous for other people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
