Lagotto Romagnolo

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Lagotto Romagnolo puppies between 8 and 12 weeks old need to have four meals each day. While, Lagotto Romagnolo pups 3 to 6 months old should be fed three meals in a twenty-four-hour period. Feed pups six months old to 1-year-old two bowls of food per day.

They need a high meat diet, quality fats, and a small number of appropriate fruits and vegetables in their diet to thrive. It's the best way to consult your veterinarian or professional nutritionist for advice on what to feed and the correct portion of sizes for your individual Lagotto Romagnolo.

Lagotto Romagnolos have double water-resistant coats that are made up of hair rather than fur. Their hair doesn't shed as much, grows more slowly and tends to hold dander and allergens to the body instead of dispersing them into the environment.

Lagotto Romagnolos' coats need more grooming. These dogs' teeth should be brushed regularly. Always check their ears and paw pads for parasites or debris and any sign of infection. Their hair can grow in and around their ears; that's why it is essential to check their ears at least weekly to avoid debris and parasites. You may need to trim or pluck this hair to keep the ears clean.

Just like many dogs, Lagotto Romagnolos must get proper exercise. They may get bored and create their fun by digging and chewing things they shouldn't.

Keep up with regular vet visits to maintain good health for your Lagotto Romagnolo.

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a loving and relaxed dog. Provide exercise for the dog in the form of at least one good, long walk per day, and preferably a game of fetch. These dogs are generally content, even when living in a small space such as an apartment setting. They are dedicated to their families, even children, and other pets, though at times, they do tend to bark at strangers who will try to enter their territory.

They are easily trained for nose work, though they can also perform well in other tasks such as agility and obedience training.

Lagotto Romagnolos do not have problems when it comes to adapting to multi-pet households. Lagotto Romagnolo has an active prey drive and tends to be tempted to chase tiny animals, but these tendencies could be stopped through socialization training.