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Also known as Italian Truffle Dog, Lagotto
A curly-coated truffle hunter with a nose that never clocks off
The Lagotto is an Italian water retriever turned truffle-finding specialist, with a dense curly coat that barely sheds. It is affectionate, clever and driven by scent, so it needs nose work and mental tasks. The coat needs regular clipping and brushing.
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This breed needs about 75 minutes of activity a day. Around 5 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
75
Minutes of activity a day
5
Suggested sessions a week
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Very little, which is why many allergy-sensitive owners consider the breed. The coat still mats easily and needs regular brushing and clipping.
Around 75 minutes a day for an adult, split between walks and scent or search games. Mental work matters as much as distance.
It can be, since the breed is eager and trainable. The coat care bill and the need for daily mental work are the main things to plan for.
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