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.
Constitution
Is this 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.
Things to watch for
What to look out 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
Tolerance to cold and heat
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
Prone to weight gain
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.
Everyday care
Good habits to keep your pet 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 vaccinations: schedule
Which vaccines does a Lagotto Romagnolo need? Like all dogs, Lagotto Romagnolos should receive their core vaccines from 8 weeks of age: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. Puppies receive their initial Lagotto Romagnolo vaccinations in several shots spaced 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on their lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may add vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary vaccination | First booster | Then | For whom? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All animals |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All animals |
RabiesDepending on lifestyle Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughDepending on lifestyle Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisDepending on lifestyle 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 diseaseDepending on lifestyle Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisDepending on lifestyle 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 booster shots are given annually for leptospirosis and rabies. For distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often enough after the first booster. Your veterinarian will tailor the schedule to your dog's actual risk.
Which boosters does your Lagotto Romagnolo need?
Enter your companion's age to see which vaccines are due now and when the next boosters are needed.
Choosing 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 for guidance only and doesn't replace advice from a veterinarian. If you have any concerns about your pet's health, consult a professional.
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