Lagotto Romagnolo breeder
Lagotto Romagnolo puppy booking | Breeder Valle dei Medici.
Reserving one of our puppies, especially made without making a visit with us is definitely an act of mutual trust.
The inability to make a visit is often due to distance. However, a good friendly phone conversation, sometimes a video call allows us to exchange useful information to understand the family’s expectation of the new puppy.
We are able to make clear what we do here and what health and socialization aspects we follow with the highest attention.
The price of one of our puppies is intentionally not listed on this site. We also do not give the price by email or whatsapp.
The reason for this choice is not a marketing operation or an inexplicable strategy.
We fully understand that puppy price is an important piece of information, but it only comes into play after we feel that our contact person is suitable for one of our Lagotto puppies.
We want to have information about our puppy’s new family. We want to be able to have our say and do the best we are allowed for the future well-being of our puppies, the children of our Lagottos.
So avoid superficial buyers who by asking themselves few questions about their situation and ability to take in a dog decide they have that budget for the puppy and if the price is right they think “the deal” is done.
well understand what I mean, the many people who write to us about their family or call us to inquire precisely about the aspects that lead to the adoption of a puppy.
Those who book the puppy will certainly have to wait some time to have it in their home, on the other hand it gives us useful information to evaluate îthe temperament of the puppy for that specific family throughout the growing up period here with us.
How we make the puppy choice.
Puppy choice occurs around the 50th day of life.
The main goal is to identify dominant and more closed puppies.
Every day we evaluate their behavior. When they are the right age they are taken individually and offered new things.
And then, the puppy who together with his siblings was playing devil’s advocate, taken on his own is very shy.
Testing is not done once. Even for puppies, not every day is the same.
The Lagotto’s natural reserve in facing new situations should never result in fear.
Puppies that require more attention and care will need to receive it here with us in order to be ready when they have to leave us and face placement elsewhere with other people.
We are often told that the previous dog was the one who first approached, or we are asked precisely to do this test with our puppies to leave the evaluation to the future owner. We don’t.
This unfortunately takes away some of the romance aspect of the choice, but we know that a puppy who remains somewhat secluded at that time may simply have eaten more than his siblings and be in a moment of digestion. He may simply have played a lot before these people arrived and not feel like doing anything else.
In any case, it often happens that when the puppies are already about 45 days old we agree to do a trial together with the future family. It will be three or four puppies, generally either all male or all female if the family has clear ideas about the sex of the future puppy. With our supervision and choosing puppies that we feel are suitable for the future situation we accommodate preferences and leave the romantic aspect of… “he chose us!”
A more open or more closed temperament can be a plus in one situation and a flaw in another.
A Guide to the Lagotto Romagnolo: Fun Facts, Temperament, and the Truth About the Breed
Since 2020, the number of Lagotto Romagnolo dogs in our cities has grown significantly. Just ten years ago, spotting a Lagotto was a rare sight. Walking down the street, you would often get stopped by curious passersby asking about their distinctive curly coat, usually with the same question: “Is that a Poodle?”.
Today, the Lagotto Romagnolo is easily recognized at first glance and is deeply loved in both urban and rural areas. This booming popularity has led many dog breed websites and social media groups to talk about them. However, the information available online is often conflicting, incomplete, or outright inaccurate.
Here is a clear, practical guide with everything you need to know before welcoming a Lagotto Romagnolo into your family as a companion dog.
Do Lagotto Romagnolos bark a lot?
No, the Lagotto Romagnolo is not a breed prone to constant barking. To get their owner’s attention, they usually prefer other ways of communicating and rarely resort to barking.
However, the breed standard defines them as excellent watchdogs (or alarm dogs). This means that:
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- They react to unusual noises inside or near the property.
- They can perceive unexpected events as a temporary source of stress.
- They signal the presence of strangers with a steady bark.
For example, it is quite common for Lagottos to trigger their natural “alarm system” when guests arrive, making the doorbell almost unnecessary. Once they recognize the situation and hear their owner’s voice, they calm down within seconds, running over to greet the visitors and look for affection.
Is it true that Lagotto Romagnolos love to dig up the garden?
This is not entirely accurate. People often associate this breed with compulsive digging simply because they are famous truffle-hunting dogs, but the reality is tied to selective breeding and canine psychology.
Here is the truth about the Lagotto and its digging habits:
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- The truffle-hunting instinct: Many trained dogs do not immediately use their paws to scratch the ground (known as the “raspata”). Some try to grab the truffle using only their mouth; others simply sit on the spot and wait for the handler to do the rest.
- Curiosity and prey drive: If a Lagotto digs in the garden, it is often because they are attracted to specific scents or are chasing lizards (a behavior common to many other breeds).
- The stress factor: If a Lagotto digs deep holes obsessively, the cause is almost always loneliness. This breed craves the presence of its human family. When a busy daily routine pushes the dog to the sidelines, they manifest their frustration through digging.
What are the health conditions of the Lagotto Romagnolo?
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a robust, athletic, and generally healthy dog. They have a strong constitution and a good life expectancy.
When it comes to weather tolerance and medical prevention:
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- Climate resilience: They do not mind the cold at all, but they tolerate hot, muggy summer temperatures much less.
- Genetic diseases: While they are a solid breed, there are typical hereditary pathologies. Responsible breeders must subject their dogs to specific genetic testing before mating.
- Dysplasia: Their joints (hips and elbows) must be officially screened via X-rays to prevent passing hip or elbow dysplasia down to their puppies.
How much time do you need to dedicate to a Lagotto Romagnolo?
The Lagotto is a gentle-natured dog that absolutely loves being an active part of family life. They are wonderful with children and enjoy sharing every moment with their owners.
Let’s debunk a common myth about daily walks:
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- Mental stimulation: As a working breed, they have a strong need for mental exercise and love feeling helpful.
- Physical activity: They do not strictly need to be walked for hours on end every single day.
- Quality time: The quality of the time spent together matters much more than the length of the walk. A Lagotto is perfectly happy just keeping you company while you do some gardening.
Is the Lagotto Romagnolo intelligent and easy to train?
Yes, they have an exceptional temperament and are highly intelligent. They show a strong desire to please their owner (a trait known as will to please), which makes them very obedient when properly motivated.
Thanks to their extraordinary sense of smell and versatility, they excel in several disciplines:
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- Agility Dog
- Pet Therapy
- Search and Rescue (disaster relief and civil protection)
- Scent games and mental stimulation puzzles
Do Lagotto Romagnolos shed hair?
It is absolutely true: the Lagotto Romagnolo does not shed and does not go through seasonal blowouts. This characteristic makes them ideal for apartment living and for people who suffer from mild dog allergies.
However, a non-shedding coat requires careful maintenance:
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- The hair grows continuously and tends to mat or felt if neglected.
- They require regular grooming and clipping sessions throughout the year.
- Coat care must be adapted to the changing seasons to avoid tight knots close to the skin.
Is it true that Lagotto Romagnolos love water?
Yes, their attraction to water is a true ancestral calling. The historical roots of the breed trace back to their role as water retrievers in the marshlands of Ravenna, Italy.
Even today, the outside temperature does not matter to a Lagotto: any puddle, river, lake, or body of water is the perfect excuse to take a dip. Taking them out for a swim is an exceptional alternative activity that will make them far happier than a standard walk on asphalt.
Preparing to Welcome Your Lagotto Puppy
The arrival of a puppy at home is a subject we have already covered in the past. Several years have passed since that article, although it is obviously still valid.
However, there are many families who ask us for more precise details about the size of the carrier and how to organise the first trip with the puppy. What to expect, what the puppy’s reaction will be, and other information that we will try to give in this article.
What items are needed for the journey and on arrival
The travel bag or carrier
The best way for your puppy to travel by car is on the back seat in a cloth travel bag.
The bag or carrier should be openable at the sides and top.
This allows the second passenger to comfortably comfort the puppy. If a car journey is followed by a flight, the bag will be indispensable.
The measurements of the bag are for a 70-day-old puppy weighing 5-7 kg. In the case of a puppy for some foreign countries, i.e. at least 15 weeks old, the bag will be for a puppy weighing around 7-9 kg.
As it is often the case that some people also want to equip themselves with a kennel for an adult Lagotto, the measurements of the carrier will be about 60×40 cm and 50 cm high. Larger sizes are not convenient as they perform worse in protecting the dog during turns or other events.
The blanket
Using a blanket with mum’s scent can help give your puppy peace of mind. Useful in puppies as young as 70 days old that are less open to new things.
The blanket will be passed over the mother on the day the puppy is picked up.
Games
The puppy will certainly not play on its first car journey, but as we will need to buy toys for its arrival home, we remain convinced that the tennis ball and a Kong are more than enough. For more details see the article on toys for Lagotto puppies.
Leash
We have also written an article on this subject, but our suggestion is to take a Retriever leash.
A harness is not recommended up to a year old. If the puppy proves, as is often the case, that it can keep up with the pace without any major jerking, an exception can be made and the harness can be used.
Water
For particularly long journeys, it is advisable to carry a bowl and a bottle of water.
Feeding during the journey
When handing over the puppy, try to leave it on an empty stomach for at least 6-7 hours. The agitation and stress of the journey will undoubtedly lead to regurgitation. For the same reason, even if the journey is particularly long, it is wise not to feed the puppy during the journey:
do not give the puppy any food during the journey.
The fact that when the puppy arrives at its new home it wants to eat and finds it is positive in many ways.
We always give a one-kilo sack on the day the kitten is picked up. Now that I am writing this article, it is included in the Puppy Kit, but if things change in the future, we will continue with this good habit.
1 kg of kibble is enough for 4-5 days. In other words, there is no urgent need to buy a large bag for the puppy. If possible we will continue with the trend that we are using at the moment, vice versa we will use the feed taken from the kennel to make a gradual transition to the new brand.
Conclusion
I believe and hope I have not forgotten anything. The last recommendation is to stay calm, even if the moment has been so long awaited and it will not be easy to control the strong emotion.
I only remember one puppy that got confused during the return trip, Snoopy, actually took a while to accept the separation. For the rest, Lagotto puppies like children let themselves sleep in the car and after a few minutes of bewilderment and great stress they let themselves go. They spend most of the journey sleeping or being pampered.
- Travel bag or carrier
- Retriever leash
- Cover
- Kong and tennis ball
- Bowl and water bottle
I met a Lagotto Romagnolo
We kind of expected it, and it’s basically coming true. There are more and more unexpected encounters with Lagottos roaming the cities.
Many families who live in the city have begun to know and realize that the Lagotto Romagnolo, known for its ability to search for truffles, is an excellent companion for children and also for those who simply have some time to devote to him.
Having left the countryside and become a part of the city environment, the Lagotto has become the friend of many people.
The question posed to the owner of the Lagotto comes naturally. What is life like with a Lagotto Romagnolo?
The answer is often obvious. After such a meeting, those who had always wanted a dog, realize that they have finally found the breed of dog they had always been looking for.
The opinion of those who live with a Lagotto is surely disinterested and authoritative.
To avoid misunderstandings, it must be said that, like people, every puppy has its own personality. Each puppy becomes a big puppy and especially in its adolescent phase is challenging.
Then there are the people who live with him. Too much affection or simply because of inexperience, mistakes are made in education. Sometimes mechanisms are triggered that make the adolescent phase of the dog a little more complicated and long. Nothing transcendental, on the contrary, but do not imagine that you have welcomed a doll.
Why the cognitive visits.
Starting from the premise just made, there are more and more requests that we receive to visit us to know the breed.
In past years we have done many such visits. We used to meet those who today I would call the pioneers of the Lagotto Romagnolo as a companion dog.
Pleasant meetings experienced as a moment: “in the spotlight for our dogs“.
Often families also decided to book one of our puppies. This was not the ultimate goal for us nor for those who outside the period of present litters came to visit us.
Unfortunately now we are more and more difficult to satisfy the increasing requests of visits to know the Lagotto Romagnolo. And in fact that is the reason for this article.
On the one hand, we think there is also less need. Today the possibility of meeting a Lagotto and listening to its owner is much more likely than in the past and it is a good start.
Our kids are growing up and taking up a lot more of our time. Especially on the weekends. Our litters have also increased and therefore we must necessarily adapt to the growth of the present litter in order to safeguard their health before letting people into the places where our puppies live.
- The visits to the kennel for the choice of the puppy remain decisive, important and often essential.
- The visits to get to know the breed we had to concentrate in short periods of the year and by appointment.
Moments in which it is really possible and our serenity is such as to make pleasant for all the mutual knowledge.
After a phone contact, some of them understand immediately our limit or need. Others more determined come directly to the gate of our house. Others have already chosen us and we can hardly make them understand that we cannot.
By phone we are always available to give any kind of information and try to complete a picture of the breed sometimes started by chance encounters with a Lagottino.
Maybe one day we will organize open days for those who want to spend a few hours in company of our dogs. If necessary, we will meet a veterinarian and together with us, our stars (Lagotto Romagnolo), we will deepen and solve some of the typical doubts of those who decide to welcome, perhaps, a Lagotto Romagnolo.
The luck of meeting Saetta ❤️
I approached the Lagotto Romagnolo for its fame as a truffle hunter dog. A bit like our “Customers” do before taking the step, I tried to find out as much as possible about the breed. To understand its needs and how to manage the fabulous curly hair.
Before making up my mind, I had the chance to meet a lot of Romagna’s lakes, both male and female, and I talked to their owners.
From the beginning it was clear that this dog was special.
Those who lived the dog every day, at home, on the couch, those who made every move with his Lagotto next to them, even in the woods, were very satisfied. Even in times of scarce truffle he would come home happy for the turn and often even with some unexpectedly delicious hypogeum mushroom, the white truffle.
The others, alas, always had something wrong with them.
I decided to buy what is still my Super Lagottina. Beloved Saetta ❤️❤️
Photo Lagotto Romagnolo: Linda and Saetta the first day at home. March 2013
The first of the Class
She was the first, every day with the same enthusiasm and the first in everything!
My little soldier: the first to make an exhibition and, moreover, winning with CAC.
The first to give me puppies all mine. Some beautiful Lagotto Speciali.
The first to teach me that no matter how hard I tried, I can’t find truffles without them. So I kept quiet and left the initiative to her.
And just behind master truffle hunters with “phenomenal dogs”, the little soldier found what expert and commanded dogs left, perhaps voluntarily, to us.
For years with Saetta we have understood each other on the fly.
She checks my clothes to see if something fun is planned. She pays attention to my tone of voice to see if it’s a good day. My movements to know when it’s time for a cuddle, a walk or a bit of gardening.
If today I carry on this passion of breeding and have chosen to spend a lot of my time with my dogs, I certainly owe it mainly to my little Saetta.
The luck of having them all
Shortly afterwards Thor arrived. My mother-in-law’s family dog had recently died. Balto represented so much for our whole family. We needed a dog that could be a pet dog. After some hesitation Sara convinced herself to take a Lagotto.
They are inseparable and Thor is special to Sara. She tells us at least three times a week! And we are just pleased!
Luce with her infinite desire for cuddles, Runa with her sweetness, Moka with her requests for confirmations and our Chicca born here. And recently also Pedro the handsome boy who learns everything and who will be our future breeding male. Perla and Giada the two little twins who rely on each other and who represent so much for the piece of Lagotto history they bring with their presence. They are all equally special. The merit is theirs!
Each has its own character, its own characteristics, many facets that, living together, can be perceived and distinguished. All different, but united by being Lagotti Romagnoli, and soon you are conquered!
❤️ I love Lagotto Romagnolo! ❤️
Tools to Groom the Lagotto
Lagotto dog grooming is an activity that every owner can do on his own. The reasons can be many, from pastime, to the desire to try this practice or to keep your dog aesthetically in order with greater flexibility and frequency, compared to having to take him to a groomer when you just can’t take him anymore.
Many of the owners of our Lagotto want to try and do some retouching and gaining confidence and seeing their dog’s results and behaviour improve, they often continue.
If you are reading this article you are certainly interested in understanding what a good grooming equipment is, a compromise with professional equipment but sufficient to care for the curly hair of your Lagottino with excellent results.
Before going into the actual equipment, trying to give references both as brands and prices, remember that it will be necessary to wash the dog.
A bath based on shampoo for dogs and a conditioner to make the hair clean and easy to cut. It can also be easily done in the bathtub at home.
The comb will slide more easily and we will not risk to remove the sharpening of the cutting tools due also to light dirt.
Grooming tools: table
The Grooming Table
The Grooming Table is certainly indispensable to work in a certain harmony. The main feature is to be able to hold the dog firmly enough to cut. The first few times the dog will not be completely at ease but he will soon get used to it, making the operations much easier and more effective.
A table with an arm and lockable table like the one in the picture has a price around 80 euros or a little more.
It is a basic table, but it allows you to do your work very well and is easily transportable. Going up in price there are pneumatic tables. These are raised and lowered, but cannot be transported. Instead, they can rotate to position the dog quickly to one side or the other to simplify the process.
As for the laces, the ones supplied are made of fabric and can be inadvertently cut with scissors. Soon it will be necessary to switch to hard plastic ones with rubber head support.
Grooming tools: Comb and brush
Brush
Steel tooth comb
The brush or carder is not necessary to keep the hair of the pond tidy. On the contrary, they are to be avoided in order not to smooth the hair and lose the typical hedgehog of the breed. However, when grooming, the carder can be useful for thinning the hair in certain critical points. It is also useful to raise the hair of the tail and give it a uniform shape. The comb like the one in the photo remains the main tool to manage the coat of the Lagotto Romagnolo.
The prices of both the carder and the comb do not reach 10 euros each.
Grooming tools: Hemostatic ear hair tongs
Hemostatic pliers for inner ear hair
In the picture, the hemostatic clamp is very useful to remove the hair growing inside the earcup. To be handled with great care but really effective. The block on the scissor rod allows you to be very precise for excellent cleaning.
These pliers are easily found at a price of less than 10 euros.
Cutting grooming tools: scissors.
There are also many types of scissors and the quality of the steel used makes all the difference. Both in price and ease of work.
The scissors to be used are straight or straight scissors with a length of about 20 cm. We can also equip ourselves with a second shorter scissors to be more precise in sculpting the head and following the anatomy of the dog near the shoulders and on the back. Excessively cheap scissors are generally not very durable and not very precise.
A good scissor has a price around 40 euros.
Obviously the scissors need to be resharpened and it is not easy to find someone who knows how to sharpen scissors, but it is worth a try.
The cost of sharpening scissors is about 3 euros.
Cutting grooming tools: clippers and heads.
Among the best-known brands of clippers are Moser, Aesculap and Heininger. They all use interchangeable heads, except for a few models of the Aesculap.
The Moser 45 with wire is priced at just over 100 euros and is sufficiently valid.
Probably the most widely used amateur level. The prices of the Aesculap and the Heininger are much higher, especially if we aim at battery-powered models. After years of use of the Moser 45 we have opted for the Heninger Saphir and it is a really nice, comfortable, light and durable battery pack. Of course the cost is justified by the number of our Lagotto.
For the heads, on the other hand, it is worth spending a few words on ceramic blades. The ceramic blades are much more durable and above all they heat very little and avoid burns to our dog. Let’s remember to use the lubricating oil for shearing machine at a cost of about 10 euro.
For the shearing of Lagotto the blades number 7 – 7F (about 3 mm) are very good for shearing and to keep the belly clean even when we opt for a grooming instead of the complete shearing.
The cost of the complete blades is around 35 euros, something more for ceramic blades, but in my opinion they are to be recommended.
There are also other grooming tools from Lagotto that can be useful in case you need them, nail scissors or lower blades like the 10 to finish the feet and belly. But with the grooming equipment described above we will be able, with a little experience, to achieve excellent results in complete autonomy.
A certainty as an element of tranquillity:
The hair of your Lagotto will grow back, and any grooming mistakes will soon be remedied.
The Lagotto Romagnolo does not lose hair. His cloak is one of the strengths of this breed. Who has a Lagotto Romagnolo does not find annoying hairs around the house, couch or car. Who has a Lagotto Romagnolo for truffles, with the management of shearing will have a dog suitable for all seasons. The Lagotto Romagnolo should not be brushed for any reason. Using combs with steel teeth not too sparse. The breed standard provides a curly coat and a rustic look.
The combing is targeted to keeping the hair clean and free of knots.
Behind the ears and under the armpits are the points where the hair felts more easily. Grooming should never be excessive. We must not confuse our Lagotto Romagnolo with a Poodle, I want not offend the owners of the Poodles. A small video that helps you understand how the main grooming operations take place. Operations we will however go below to describe specifically for the Lagotto Romagnolo.
Care of the mantle of a pet Lagotto
With the arrival of the heat and to renew the mantle an annual shearing it is necessary. The period generally coincides with the arrival of the heat may-June. With a short hair the Lagotto can walk and run for meadows without filling with annoying and dangerous pellets of grasses.
The fur on the head and on the legs grows slower. In these two areas the hair is kept slightly longer.
The tools needed for the management of the mantle are the shearer, the scissors and a comb.
- The shearer must necessarily be professional otherwise after three shearing we have to throw it and we will never do a good job. The blades must be well oiled and usually 3mm high. An alternative it is to turn to dog grooming. Only a recommendation: give him a picture of the head lagotto, too often Lagotto exit as Poodles, but the Lagotto is another dog breed . The number of annual shearing is limited then it’snt so expensive.
- The scissors can also be common scissors if we have no intentions to participate in shows. Sometimes it may be necessary to make small finishes. The grooming from shows is very complex and not all groomer know how to groom a Lagotto Romagnolo for show.
- The comb as mentioned is a teeth not too sparse and steel. The purpose is to keep the hair clean and the hedgehog in order without knots.
If we exclude particular situations that have dirtied our dog indecently, the complete bath can be limited to once for year. When it must be evalueted according to the season. The conditions of the mantle particularly full of knots can induce us to an extraordinary bath. A conditioner can help to better untangle the knots. Then we can proceed with a slight lowering of the length of the hair.
Due to a different PH of the pet’s skin compared to humans, its should be used Dog products.
Care of the mantle of lagotto used for hunting truffles
The fur of the Lagotto Romagnolo is an important protection against water and cold.
With a thick coat, the lagotto enters in the stain to recover the most cramped truffles and easily exceeds the shrubs in the woods.
Usually we proceed with a couple of shearing for year. The first with the start of the warm season for the renewal of the mantle. It is then repeated in order to go in search of truffles in the summer. The short hair , let feel less the heat, its also are not filled with annoying and dangerous grasses and other seeds of the season.
In Tuscany from September begins the search for the white truffle. The arrival of autumn open all the regions to the white truffle, the Magnatum Pico. To be ready, the coat of the lagotto must be left growand not sheared for a couple of months. Conversely we will see our lagotto stop in front of the barrier of stain which typically protects the terrain where is the white truffle.
A truffle hunter who loves his lagotto will take care of the mantle weekly. After each exit check the need to wash the lagotto or a nice combed. Often he proceeds manually to remove grass or other seeds present in the fur
When the first grooming to a puppy of Lagotto Romagnolo
When it is the opportune time to have the first snip to the fur of the puppy of Lagotto it’s a controversial issue. Somebady believes grooming too early it can make the hedgehog lose. Others think a nice grooming strengthens the fur.
I do not think the hedgehog depends on when we cut for the first time the fur of our puppy. It depends on nature and how we will keep it in order with constancy. Around three months old we can strìart to shorten the length of the mantle. We remove the necessarily felted hair that the puppy has been wearing from birth. How much shortening depends substantially from circumstances.
The outside temperature, the climate and where the puppy spends most of the time are the elements to be assessed to decide how much to shorten the length of the mantle. He lives in the house or in the garden..
Grooming our Lagotto Romagnolo puppy with constancy accustomed him to this moment. Starting soonly he will get used to being handled being quiet.
Cleaning the ears of the Lagotto
The control and cleaning of the ears of Lagotto Romagnolo are operations to always keep in mind.
The curly hair around the ear can be a vehicle of infections and dirt responsible of otitis. The hair may form progressing towards the ear canal and be a vehicle for external bodies such as dangerous grass which can also cause serious damage.
The hair that forms on the ear-piece and near the ear canal must be removed.
The hair on the ear-piece and close to the ear canal must be removed. In the first few times the Lagotto will feel this practice strange and not be so available. Then, he will get used to it and will see benefits. Depending on the subjects we will also notice his inclination to get cleaned. In any case the cleaning of the ears does not cause pain. There are specific products for ear cleaning. Once product has been introduced into the auditory duct it must be massaged and then dried with cotton.
Internal cleaning with detergents is not a substitute for the removal of the hair which is still necessary.
Male or female puppy? a look over to the Lagotto Romagnolo.
This is the most common question. A must for those who have never had a dog in the family. Who is looking for a dog as a friend and has fear of not to be able in the management. Understandable doubts that are deeply convinced do not depend on the sex of the puppy. The color of the puppy’s hair and how will be his adult cloak is the question that follows in the special ranking of frequently asked questions.
A dog is beautiful for his structure and morphology. The bearing and proportions, but above all must be a clever dog and of excellent character.
About the sex of the puppy the request is aimed to looking for a dog generally more quiet and that does not take advantage of the inexperience of the future owners. Sometimes the rumors, often false, to suggest the choice. Right information and considerations from other breed its can become a real nonsense for the breed Lagotto Romagnolo. Differences between the two sexes are there, let’s analyze it referenced to the Lagotto Romagnolo.
Lagotto Romagnolo female versus Lagotto Romagnolo male
The body
In some breeds the difference in tonnage between the male and the female can be really important. Sometimes even 10kg of muscles. It can lead to problems in the management of walks, for example. Even if a dog at leash should never pull, who is at the first experience with a dog thinks do not immediately able to handle this situation. Even the powerfull of a male can leave doubts. For the Lagotto Romagnolo the difference is not so considerable. For the breed standard the male is 2 cm taller and 2 Kg more weight.
The Beauty
It is more beautiful the male or the female? I have no doubts about that!
A beautiful male specimen is superior to a beautiful female. Of course if the male is a little bit ugly than it is better a beautiful female.I can’t choose even this time!
I would not be able to give advice on beauty based on the sex of a puppy. We have to see every puppy and if one has intentions to participate in show we will have to choose according to the morphological characteristics. Surely it is not a choice that can be made with puppies of one or a few weeks old.
Character and intelligence
Here the arguments are more abstract. We are not talking about centimeters or pounds or proportions.
We would like to determine our ability to have an excellent relationship with our dog based on the attitudes that the puppy should have based on sex. I think two sexs have some character differences, I am not so sure its are which one prefer future families. I believe, the female has more intellectual abilities especially in youth. The male is more clumsy and sometimes more instinctive. With the growing it can change. The female of Lagotto can become more complex. I think it depends on the arrival of the first heat. The management of hormonal changes can influence a phase of the character growth. Physical disrupting sometimes affect the mood of the dog. The male is generally more constant and when he exceeded the adolescent he has a behavior of easier interpretation.
The heats of the female
The female’s heat often moves definly the choice of the pet puppy according to the sex. The females go in heat twice a year and for twenty days we will have to be careful in our walks.
The signs will be clearly visible in home and we must be careful to our garden it is not accessible to male dogs. Especially during our absence. Not everyone is in favor of sterilizing their dog. Taboos must be exceeded to appreciate the benefits of sterilization.
A female not involved for reproduction should always be sterilized. In the interest of the dog’s health.
With sterilization the heats disappear and there are also some character benefits that I mentioned above. And again, we will no longer be able to choose the Lagotto puppy based on the sex.
Can you choose a pet Lagotto puppy based on sex?
Who has had other dogs often asks for the same sex of puppy. A good choice if we enjoyed it.
Even if the dog was from another breed. If there are other dogs in the family the choice of the sex of the puppy can be obliged. For example, to avoid unwanted couplings or becoese we know our dog is particularly aggressive with same sex dogs. The choice of the sex of the puppy can also be made for personal considerations: “In The family I only have males human, enough! I want a girl! “or otherwise. How to blame them Ahaha. Excluding these special cases and others that at the moment escape from my mind, when we decide to enlarge our family with a puppy of lagotto we must know a lot depends on the relationship we will be able to establish with our Lagotto.
The relationship with your dog makes the difference, it is rarely a matter of sex. Our dog will trust us and we must always merit his trust and demand mutual respect.
Within the same litter we see puppies more lively or enterprising, those who arrive first to the solution and other who are more rebellious. More dynamic puppies and more calm. Character aspects that in the following months of coexistence with their new companions of life will be exalted or reduced. In the family will change the education and also the stimuli. Until the patience of future families allows us, we try to delay the association puppy-family. We want to collect as much information as we can to seek in everyone’s interest to create the right couple. Then arrive the moment that the desire to know how the puppy grows and who he is, becomes unstoppable and rightly we give up. Once the puppy leaves the mother and the brothers, and we too, the situations change. Puppy will have more spaces to give the best of himself, new friends and all the spotlight on him.
We have an unique certainty, we have given each puppy the basis for an excellent growth with beautiful families.
