- Brief Description
The Lagotto Romagnolo [laˈɡɔtto romaɲˈɲɔlo] is a breed of dog that comes from the Romagna sub-region of Italy. The name means "lake dog from Romagna," originating from the Italian word lago, meaning lake. Its traditional function is a gundog, specifically a water retriever.
- Links to Breed Descriptions
The Illustrated Breed Standard for the Lagotto Romagnolo was provided by Renee Sporre-Willes.
Illustrated_breedstandard_Lagotto_en_2010.pdf
- Other Names for Breed
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Romagna water dog (Lagotto romagnolo)
- Chien d'eau romagnol
- Perro de agua de Romagna
- Wasserhund der Romagna
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Romagna water dog (Lagotto romagnolo)
- Country of Origin and Parent Breed Club
Country or origin: Italy
Club Italiano Lagotto: http://www.lagottoromagnolo.org/
- Health and Well-Being
Some sources of health information include:
- National kennel clubs and breed clubs (see, e.g. Breeding/Health Strategy Documents, below)
- Population-level statistics (see, e.g., Swedish Insurance Data, below)
- Research articles
- Breed club surveys
- Breed-Specific Articles
- Breed Standards
There are numerous breed standards.
The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.
Three of the major international standards are:
- Breed-Specific Statistics
1. Swedish Insurance Data
- Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds.
This breed has information on Veterinary Care and Life Insurance.2. Finland: Koiranet: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=298
3; US: OFA Test results: https://secure.ofa.org/regSums/LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO.pdf
- Breeding/Health Strategy Documents
Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:
- The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)
- Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
- Finland: Jalostuksen tavoiteohjelma 2018-2022 Lagotto Romagnolo
4. US: OFA: https://www.ofa.org/recommended-tests?breed=RWD
- Breed-Specific DNA Tests
The Kennel Club list of DNA and health screening tests available for each breed - see: Breed-specific requirements and recommendations including health screening: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dog-breeding/the-kennel-club-assured-breeders/breed-specific-requirements-and-recommendations-including-health-screening/
- Other Breed-Specific Webpages
UNDERSTANDING THE LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO
Visit the Lagotto Romagnolo Foundation for links to...
The Lagotto Database, Health and Temperament along with Research
- Breed-Specific Research
- Breed Clubs
We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.
Italy: Club Italiano Lagotto: http://www.lagottoromagnolo.org/
Finland: Suomen Lagottoklubi ry: https://www.lagottoromagnolo.fi/
US: Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America: https://www.lagottous.com/
UK: Lagotto Romagnolo Club of Great Britain: http://www.lagottoromagnoloclubofgb.co.uk/
Sweden: SLRK - Svenska Lagotto Romagnoloklubben: https://www.lagottoklubben.se
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