Are Lagotto Romagnolos Intelligent Dogs?

Looking to adopt a Lagotto Romagnolo and want and wondering whether Lagotto Romagnolo is an intelligent dog breed?

According to pet experts, Lagotto Romagnolo Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of intelligent dog breeds.


Lagotto Romagnolo Intelligence

Are Lagotto Romagnolos Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    Lagotto Romagnolo intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: unknown

    Smartest Dog Breeds

    Pet owners always want to believe that their dog is the smartest on the neighborhood, and while this may hold true, a clever dog can come in many forms.

    Of course, a clever dog is just potential without a human willing to put in the time and effort to train and channel the dog's knowledge. Dogs are about as clever as the normal two-year-old, but there is a series of intelligence across different breeds.|Intelligence in dog breeds can refer to many attributes. Some dog breeds are simpler to train and listen well to orders while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

    If you want an intelligent friend, get one of these breeds:

    1. Border Collie is among the world's smartest and most famous dog breeds. Originally developed as a herding dog because of its intelligence and obedience, the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog recognized for its friendly temperament.

    2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's most-liked dog breeds. Initially bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a smart, friendly and trainable companion.

    3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a faithful, courageous and smart dog breed who is known for its unwavering devotion to its owners, whom they will defend at all costs.

    4. Poodles not only are very clever, but they're also pleased, active dogs, with the added benefit of being hypoallergenic. Because of their high intelligence, poodles can be easily trained to track, hunt, retrieve, and follow.

    5. German shepherd is the second most sought-after dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and intelligent. They are excellent all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

Lagotto Romagnolos Intelligence

Lagotto Romagnolo Information

The appearance of the Lagotto can vary, and generally have floppy ears, and large round eyes in any shade color ranging from golden to a dark brown. Their water friendly coat is very thick and curly. Solid colors include off-white, golden, or brown. They can also be found white with brown or orange patches or roan. It is a medium to large sized dog that is hypoallergenic, which also means it almost never sheds. A Lagotto often displays white markings that grow out in adult status.

The Lagotto is made to work. They generally have sharp senses, though their eyesight is more sensitive to motion than detail. They are very loyal and loving, making them the perfect family companion. Some are easy to train, and many get along with other animals quite easily if they're socialized as puppies. Some Lagotti are excellent swimmers, but some will only paddle. Some will retrieve from lakes, streams and other bodies of water without hesitation. They are lovable family pets and tend to like attention. Lagotti love to dig; many owners give them a sandbox, or have a designated place to allow them satisfy their digging urges. They also love to play seeking games and have very active, and clever minds.

What to do if you lose your Lagotto Romagnolo

If your Lagotto Romagnolo Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Contact the local vets to see if anyone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Lagotto Romagnolo

If you find a Lagotto Romagnolo Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound assigned to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and locate the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.