Breed Education

The Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America is proud to offer a comprehensive Breed Education program designed for judges, new to the breed, aspiring breeders, exhibitors, and anyone who wants to truly understand what makes a Lagotto a Lagotto. Our centralized Breed Education hub includes:

the illustrated LRCA Breed Standard Study Guide with in-depth chapters on movement, coat, head, proportions, and more
a detailed Breed History tracing the Lagotto’s journey from Romagna’s marshlands as a water retriever to the world’s premier truffle-hunting specialist
the official AKC Breed Standard with commentary and annotations
Lagotto Purebred Preservation guidelines for the Lagotto Breeder, Dam Recipient, and Sire Donors for participating in the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank
up-to-date Health Information, recommended testing protocols, current research, and the LRCA Health Committee’s ongoing studies

Whether you are preparing to judge your first Lagotto class, considering breeding, or simply falling in love with these curly-coated Italians, the LRCA Breed Education section gives you everything you need to appreciate, protect, and celebrate this remarkable breed.

The Genetic Health of the Lagotto Romagnolo
Categories: Breed Education
Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity, and Genetic Disease Control by Dr. Jerold Bell - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Tufts University The Genetic Health of the Lagotto Romagnolo - Jerold [...]
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Breed Standard Study Guide
Categories: Breed Education, Judges Education
The LRCA Breed Standard Study Guide is an essential, in-depth resource created specifically for judges, breeders, and serious exhibitors of the Lagotto Romagnolo. This comprehensive, fully illustrated guide [...]
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Breed History
Categories: About Lagotto, Breed Education, Judges Education
THE LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO - Short history of the breed and current situation By Dr. Giovanni Morsiani Used with permission of the Club Italiano Lagotto 1896 Stagnazza Family [...]
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Lagotto Romagnolo Breed Standard
Categories: About Lagotto, Breed Education, Judges Education
General Appearance: Small to medium-sized dog, well-proportioned, powerfully built, of rustic appearance, with a dense, curly coat of wooly texture. The dog should give the impression that he [...]
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Lagotto Purebred Preservation
Categories: About Lagotto, Breed Education, News & Announcements
LRCA Purebred Preservation Bank Guidelines for AKC PPB Approved by AKC PPB November 22, 2024 - Adopted by LRCA Board November 23, 2024 Preserve, Protect, Promote Guidelines for [...]
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Health Information
Categories: About Lagotto, Breed Education
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy and robust dog with a life expectancy of 15 to 17 years. As with any breed of dog, some health concerns exist. [...]
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