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Old 28 April 2020, 01:15 AM   #1
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Any lagotto romagnolo dog owners here?

After losing both our lab and pug about 2 years ago, our family is ready to add a new family member.

My wife and child are both highly allergic to basically everything (the dogs predated them both ;)). We’ve done a lot of research and it seems like a lagotto is a good fit for our family. This choice was made before we realized how hard they are to find!

Can anyone give me feedback on this breed, or other medium sized hypoallergenic breeds we should consider. We aren’t really interested in doodles.

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Old 28 April 2020, 01:19 AM   #2
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How about a Portuguese Water Dog? I have allergies & love dogs, PWDs are a great breed, people loving, affectionate, loyal, fun loving. I was owned by a PWD for 14 years.
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Old 28 April 2020, 01:21 AM   #3
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Most terriers don't shed.

Ours are Sealyhams, but there are Jack Russells, Miniature Schnauzers, Wire Fox Terriers, Fox Terriers, Airedale lots of different ones.....
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Old 28 April 2020, 01:50 AM   #4
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I had never heard of a lagotto romagnolo.

A Bedlington may be a good alternative choice (you don’t have to clip them like the show dogs) and when left to grow naturally look a lot more like the dog you mention, but they're not as big.

Jack Russels moult. We have a J Russel/poodle cross (Jackapoo) which are supposed to not moult – it does.
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Old 28 April 2020, 01:59 AM   #5
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only suggestion i'll offer is to make sure to pick the dog out of the litter in person, ie see how the dog's parents act, in terms are they calm, obedient, friendly etc, and making sure the pup is healthy

i bought one bird dog puppy from a breeder over the phone had the dog flown in and it came with kennel cough, which it gave to my other two dogs...

but if your concern is shedding, a vizsla or wiemaraner is what i'd look a) very short haired, very intelligent and very human oriented b) and especially important much easier to find

hope that helps some
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Old 28 April 2020, 02:34 AM   #6
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My best friend, she was a great dog! I miss her more than I miss being 10 years old.
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Old 28 April 2020, 05:44 AM   #7
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My best friend, she was a great dog! I miss her more than I miss being 10 years old.
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What a face on that pup! So expressive! I bet she was a great companion. Dogs are the best.

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Old 28 April 2020, 06:10 AM   #8
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Yes, our Obi will be 2 in July. We got him because my eldest has strong allergies, and he has had no issues with him.

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Old 28 April 2020, 06:17 AM   #9
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Yes, our Obi will be 2 in July. We got him because my eldest has strong allergies, and he has had no issues with him.

I’d share a photo, but I’ve reached my monthly Tapatalk limit and can’t figure out how to resize photos to upload directly to the forum.
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Old 28 April 2020, 07:56 AM   #10
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Nice dogs.

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Old 28 April 2020, 10:14 AM   #11
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If it is a allergy issue something as simple as a standard poodle would work. We have one that is 55 lbs that we rescued. Also have a 55lb AussieDoodle that we rescued. She does not shed either. I have allergy issues with animals and have no issues with these two ladies.



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Old 28 April 2020, 09:40 PM   #13
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If you don't like doodles (I don't either) why don't you just get a poodle either standard or miniature?
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Cairn Terrier is a good option. This guy is a big dog in a smaller dogs body.



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Old 29 April 2020, 04:14 PM   #15
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My neighbors across the street have one. Its very friendly and plays with one of my dogs (lab) My Mastiff and King Charles cav dont get along with other dogs sadly. Ive had 2 Labs and the Lagotto reminds me a lot of a Lab but with out the childish behavior. They like having a job, playing with the family and overall have a good attitude. Having space seams to be an important aspect in this dogs behavior. Now i beleive that every dog has their own personality, while others are bread to carry certain personality traits. The trait i see them having over the lab is a more serious demeanor. Not saying it wont play, but its just not a goof ball 24/7 like a lab.
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Golden Doodle checks all the boxes. This is my buddy Marley.

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Old 30 April 2020, 03:53 AM   #18
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There's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog.

And people who are allergic to cats and dogs can also be allergic to the proteins in their saliva that they deposit when they lick their coats.

Research everything well before taking in and having to give up an animal.
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There's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog.



And people who are allergic to cats and dogs can also be allergic to the proteins in their saliva that they deposit when they lick their coats.



Research everything well before taking in and having to give up an animal.
True, I have bad allergies, that being said: poodles, bichons, schnauzers & portuguese water dogs do not bother me at all. I was owned by schnauzer s & pwds. My sister had bichons & poodles, no problems.

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What a beauty! Any specifics about your dog’s demeanor and behavior?
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What a beauty! Any specifics about your dog’s demeanor and behavior?
Thanks. He’s really great with my kids (including the little one, who can be physical with him and act unexpectedly), but needs time to adjust to others. He’s loving, and also very protective (barking). He needs quite a bit of stimulation and activity, and doesn’t like to be “left out”. He trains well, but neither me nor my wife are good at training (neither of us had a dog before, so we need training, too, LOL). He’s the worst at playing fetch (he doesn’t get the concept), but he loves to run around outside.

As for allergies, neither me nor my eldest have any issues with him.
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We are still on the hunt for a dog. We are seriously considering PWD also. Anyone have a good lead on breeders for Lagotto or PWD? I’ve searched the AKc registry, and am looking for personal recommendations. Thanks


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There's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog.

And people who are allergic to cats and dogs can also be allergic to the proteins in their saliva that they deposit when they lick their coats.

Research everything well before taking in and having to give up an animal.
Must agree.

I’m allergic to dogs. I have three. They sleep with us. Two are “hypoallergenic”.

Every single time I touch any of them, I need to wash my hands. If I don’t, I break out in hives and have other reactions such as my eyes itch and swell.

At times, they set of my asthma pretty badly. I keep an inhaler on me at all times.

It’s still worth it. I love my babies.
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Must agree.

I’m allergic to dogs. I have three. They sleep with us. Two are “hypoallergenic”.

Every single time I touch any of them, I need to wash my hands. If I don’t, I break out in hives and have other reactions such as my eyes itch and swell.

At times, they set of my asthma pretty badly. I keep an inhaler on me at all times.

It’s still worth it. I love my babies.
Same for me and cats. Of course we have cats in our home!
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Same for me and cats. Of course we have cats in our home!
Cats I’m even worse.

It’s horrible.

In my single days, I slept a girls house that had a cat. Almost died from one night. No joke. I had fluid in my lungs for days and my lips and ears swelled up like crazy.

That pussycat was not worth it.
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Cats I’m even worse.

It’s horrible.

In my single days, I slept a girls house that had a cat. Almost died from one night. No joke. I had fluid in my lungs for days and my lips and ears swelled up like crazy.

That pussycat was not worth it.
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Get a Bully breed dog! English bulldogs, French bulldogs, Bull terriers or Staffordshire bull terriers all are fabulous dogs. I have horrible allergies Allegra and Flonase daily year round yet have had zero issues with any of those breeds.
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