Is This Breed Right For You

They can be! They also might not be. Ensuring that the breeder you choose does a good job socializing the puppies while they are in their care is a good start! Many breeders do the full Puppy culture of [...]

Lagotto males should be between 16.5 and 19.5 iinches tall at the shoulder blades, and females between 15.5 and 18.5”. Weights should be between 25-35 pounds (they aren’t a big dog under all that hair!) However, we currently have [...]

See above. Honestly, more than you think. However, it is not the precision grooming of a poodle. You can absolutely learn how to do it yourself, even for show. You need a breeder who will mentor you on what [...]

Only into their own coat. You won’t find it on the floor. It’s busy making mats on the dog. Really.

Often yes. As with any other breed, they are best when raised to respect the boundaries of the other pets in the family.

They should. Shy dogs will have a more difficult time. The ability to adapt to circumstances is also part of what the Italian description of “undemanding”, that sort of go with the flow attitude will be more prominent in [...]

Yes! But you have to be one step ahead of them. Small training sessions throughout the day are important. THEY ARE BUSY. They can be destructive and somewhat neurotic if they don’t have enough mental stimulation. If you don’t [...]

Definitely among the smartest! In terms of energy for training they are a couple of “clicks” down from a Border Collie. They can be fantastic in competitive obedience, good at heeling with lots of body awareness, and agile. They [...]

Not long enough ☹ A lot of the original information on the breed states 14-16 years. However, most of us in this country have experienced that it’s more like 10-13.

Yes! They are alarm barkers. There may not be anything there. Or they might be barking at their own tail thumping on the floor. And they expect you to fix it, whatever it is.