Description of a Lagotto Romagnolo.
The Lagotto is an ancient breed of water retriever from the lowlands of Comacchio and marshlands of Ravenna, Italy.
Andrea Mantegna in the 1474 work titled "The Meeting" depicts a small dog in the lower left corner that is the perfect image of today's Lagotto. The Meeting, detail from west wall of the Camera degli Sposi, Palazzo Ducale at Mantua, Italy.
Below is a chart of qualities of the Lagotto Romagnolo. |
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**Please note that these are general trends. Your dog may differ depending on its upbringing and training (or lack thereof).