Longevity
Life expectancy
With attentive care, an appropriate diet and good medical follow-up, the Lagotto Romagnolo can live from 14 to 17 years. Longevity depends on the quality of the breeding, the lifestyle and hereditary predispositions.
Build
A robust breed?
Its coat and compact build make it comfortable in wet and brushy terrain. However, overheating under a coat that is too dense in summer should be avoided, and the ears should be checked after swimming.
Watch points
What to watch for
Monitor seizures, balance disorders, eyes and ears. A matted coat can hide skin irritations. Any change in gait or behavior deserves a check-up.
Hereditary neurological conditions : Some lines can pass on neurological diseases, hence the value of genetic testing in breeding dogs.
Eye disorders : Ophthalmological monitoring is useful, especially if there is a family history.
Ear infections : Drooping ears and frequent swimming promote moisture and inflammation.
Skin under matted coat : An undetangled coat retains moisture and can hide redness or parasites.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
It tolerates cool weather and humidity well thanks to its undercoat. In high heat, shorten outings and never leave it in a confined space. After swimming, dry the ears and detangle the coat.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
The Lagotto Romagnolo must maintain a silhouette suited to its morphology, with palpable ribs without excess. The ration must match the actual activity, age and sterilization. Regular weighing prevents overly significant variations.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Detangle the coat every week to prevent matting.
- Dry the ears after each swim.
- Offer scent games rather than simple runs.
- Ask for the parents' health tests before purchase.
Vaccination
Lagotto Romagnolo vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Lagotto Romagnolo? Like all dogs, the Lagotto Romagnolo receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Lagotto Romagnolo is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Lagotto Romagnolo vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Lagotto Romagnolo?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Lagotto Romagnolo
Depending on the lines: genetic tests known in the breed, eye check, clinical examination. On a daily basis: ears, skin under the curls, teeth and weight.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
