The Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian breed of dog. It is a traditional breed of the formerly extensive marshlands of the Delta del Po, in the eastern part of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, where it was used as a gun dog, specifically as a water retriever. After the drainage of large areas of wetland habitat in its area of origin in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, it came to be more often used to hunt for truffles. In the twenty-first century it may be kept as a companion animal.
The Lagotto Romagnolo was originally developed in the marshlands of the Delta del Po in Italy.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is an adept truffle hunter, known for its keen sense of smell. It descends from a lineage of water retrievers and has adapted to live both in marshland and domesticated environments. The breed has a reputation for being affectionate and playful, making it an excellent companion dog.
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