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The WAIT, the Anticipation, the Rush, the Jubilee, and Sweetness of retrieving game!

Lagotto Bird Dogs are STILL top bird hunting dogs due to their unique abilities and characteristics. They are a breed of dog that originates from Italy in 7 Century BC and were originally bred as water dogs to help hunt waterbirds. Lagotto Bird Dogs are the most ancient and original water retriever that all the other water retrievers descended from. Lagotto is a Venetian/Romagnan dialect word meaning “duck dog”. For centuries these birddogs helped their peasant masters hunt waterbirds. After the vast marshlands of Romagna in north-eastern Italy were drained the vast flocks of waterbirds left.

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However, over centuries, these dogs have proven to be excellent bird hunting dogs, and their popularity has only continued to grow since 1993 where they almost had gone extinct twice. We are quality trusted PRESERVATION breeders protecting this breed.

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a medium-sized dog male (17-19 inches, 29-35 lbs) female 14-16 inches, 24-31lbs for breed standard. Some hunters want slightly larger size bred dogs. The birddogs are known for curly coat that repels water so freezing water and snow doesn’t touch their skin, and their extremely keen sense of smell. They are very intelligent and trainable, and can wait patiently for your command to flush out, field and
water retrieve making them very desirable as an excellent choice as birdhunters.

They are applauded for their most notable characteristic of their keen sense of smell. They have a highly developed olfactory system that allows them to track prey from a distance. This makes them an excellent choice for bird hunting, as they can easily locate birds in the field. They have a natural instinct for hunting birds, truffles, and as scent dogs can be trained for what you want. They have a very strong desire to PLEASE their owners, which makes them a perfect partner for any bird hunter.

These birddogs are known for their stamina and endurance. They are able to run for long periods of time without getting tired, which is essential for small game and bird hunting. They also have a strong prey drive, which means that they will not give up easily when hunting.

Another reason why Lagotto Romagnolos are excellent bird hunting dogs is their versatility. Genetically Lagotto dogs are not affected by high altitude and they are not big eaters. Genetically they do NOT tend to overeat like many labs.

These birddogs have a strong desire to please their owners, which makes them a perfect partner for any bird hunter. Unlike other bird dogs they have” human eyes” which makes it easier for the hunter to communicate in the darkness. Of course they are great when trained with hand signals and other signaling devices. But those loving “human” eyes and beautiful faces are amazing.

One of the most notable characteristics of the Lagotto Romagnolo Bird Dogs is their keen sense of smell. They have a highly developed olfactory system that allows them to track prey from a distance. This makes them an excellent choice for bird hunting, as they can easily locate birds in the field. That is why they are the World’s ONLY certified truffle hunters because of their unbelievable scent work, nosing around under the dirt to
get the underground truffle which grow throughout the USA.

Additionally, these birddogs are known for their stamina and endurance. They are able to run for long periods of time without getting tired, which is essential for bird hunting. Their strong prey drive, means that they will not give up easily when hunting.

Another reason why Lagotto with a name that means “water dog function”. Lagottos are STILL top bird hunting dogs do to their versatility. They are able to hunt a wide variety of birds, including waterfowl, upland game birds, and even small game. This makes them an excellent all-around hunting dog that can be used in a variety of hunting situations. The bird dogs love the outdoors and are hardy enough to be in the sun, or snow. They are able to work long hours immersed in icy water even with wind. The can dive and plug under the water often for many hours on end and even on very cold days, breaking the ice to bring the killed birds back onto the boat. Their medium size helps you to bring them back into the boat when you are done hunting. They can run through mud and are very tough. Their size allows them to get through the underbrush. Their agility and size allows the Lagotto to hunt in inaccessible places that other dogs can’t go.

Great swimmers “amphibian behavior” with their water resistant soft haired coats which don’t smell like wet dog because it’s hair not fur. Their coats are known to be an asset because they dry off quick. No shed and hypoallergenic!

Erasmus of Valvsone in his poem “La Caccia” (The Hunter) Friuli 1591wrote: “we need a rough and curly haired breed dog that does not fear sun, ice, water that climbs mountains, fords rivers runs onto steep rocky places, its head and hair resemble that of a ram, and it brings the bird back to the hunter merrily”.

Overall, the Lagotto Romagnolo is THE choice for anyone looking for EXCELLENT HUNTING BIRD DOGS. They have the unique abilities and characteristics that make them perfect for any bird hunter. Whether you are hunting waterfowl, field or upland game birds, or even small game, the Lagotto Romagnolo is sure to impress you and your buddies.

What else does the lagotto bring to the table?

Besides looking at you with that beautiful face and “human” loving attentive eyes?

Trainable Family Dog
Cuddler
Not a constant barker, barks to alert
Undemanding Temperment
Loyal Companion
No Shedding
Hypoallergenic
Athletic Agile
Medium Size
Strong muscules
Doesn’t eat a lot
Active but NOT hyperactive
Great hiker, and cross country ski companion
No altitude problems or attitude problems!
Happy to work long hours in sometimes mind boggling conditions