Question 1

Where did Lagottos come from?

Accepted Answer

You may have heard of the Lagotto referred to as the Italian Truffle dog, originally Water gun dogs, they were "repurposed" as truffle dogs to avoid becoming extinct but they still very much carry their water dog characteristics through to modern breeding. 
The breed actually has originates as far back as the 1300s, making them one of the earliest dog breeds known to man.

You can find their breed standard here with a lot more information about the breed.

Question 2

What health testing is completed?

Accepted Answer

We DNA test our dogs for all the Lagotto related diseases, we also hip and elbow xray once the dog has reached maturity.

Question 3

Do lagottos need grooming?

Accepted Answer

Most definitely yes, we will start the process with the pup from a young age and help educate you on coat maintenance before pup arrives. It is important that you find a groomer that understands a Lagotto and their breed specific trim.  
We do our best to start to desensitise the puppies to the grooming process but once home owners must continue in order to create a dog that trusts the grooming process and is at ease at the groomers rather than making it a fearful experience for the dog.

Question 4

Is the Lagotto the right breed for me?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome to give us a call and discuss the pros and cons of this breed and whether they are right for you. We have 5 children who are raised with and raise the pups and dogs. For our lifestyle they make the perfect dog, they are the right amount of energy and calm. They are playful yet will curl up on the kids beds at the end of the night. They will run beside my bike and have a swim, I use them in my puppy preschool classes as demonstration dogs. 
But they are extremely smart and are a working dog so if you don't give them a job to do or an outlet they will find one for themselves. If you live in an apartment and work long hours, this likely wouldn't be the right dog choice for you.

Question 5

How often do you breed?

Accepted Answer

We don't breed often, we are likely to have one or two max litters a year. We aim to first title our dogs, get all their health testing completed to ensure we are breeding to better the breed.

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Question 6

Are you a registered breeder?

Accepted Answer

Yes we are registered with DogsVic within Dogs Australia (formly ANKC) . Puppies will come with papers on either LIMITED (not for showing or breeding) or MAINS registrations proving so.

Question 7

What do the puppies come with?

Accepted Answer

Puppies are able to leave our care at 8 weeks old. They will come vet checked, first vaccination, microchipped, DogsVic papers as well as a puppy pack. Pups that are flying will be sent out their packs in the mail. 
Puppies are raised with the Puppy Culture method in mind, in a busy household with 5 kids, chickens, budgies and adult dogs.

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