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Lagotto Romagnolo

Also known as Romagna Water Dog, Italian Water Dog.

Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · China

Lagotto Romagnolo at a glance

Origin
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Appeared
1500 to 1991 (likely)
Family
Poodle
Type
Water dog
Size
Medium
Life span
14 to 16 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC, KC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 298

The name. Romagnol lagotto, "duck dog" (from lago, "lake"), of the Romagna region.

Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, Belgium

Family and relatives

Place in time

The Lagotto Romagnolo appears 1500 to 1991 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Lagotto Romagnolo is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.