Welcome to the Lagotto Romagnolo Club of Great Britain
Founded in 1996 when the Lagotto Romagnolo was scarcely known outside of its native Italy, the LRCGB is proud not only to have established the breed in the UK but also to have pioneered the introduction of Lagotto worldwide.
We strive to ensure the breeding of dogs true to type and sound in temperament and health, following a strict code of ethics to protect and – where possible – improve the health and genetic diversity of the Lagotto. Within our breed, we are recognised worldwide for having a strong history as leaders and supporters of genetic research.
Whilst respecting the traditional work of the Lagotto as an ancient breed of duck retriever, we promote its role as a gundog – on land and in water – and honour its function as a specialised truffle dog. We show our dogs, and the breed’s versatility is further demonstrated by its involvement and success in many areas – agility, rally and obedience to name a few, added to which Lagotto make an excellent family pet. Please take a look through our website to find out more about the breed and about our Club.
We are here to support and help our owners, prospective owners and breeders by providing advice and guidance on all matters ‘Lagotto’. We hope you will join us at our events throughout the year, and if you need further information or advice, or if you have any questions, please contact us – we’re here to help.
News and Events
Our current and forthcoming Events can be accessed by scrolling through the links below:
CHRISTMAS CARDS
A reminder that our Merchandise section has Lagotto Christmas Cards. Some of the other Lagotto items make nice gifts too!
TRUFFLE EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
Saturday & Sunday,
9 & 10 November
Haxey Carr
FULLY BOOKED
GUNDOG WORKING ASSESSMENT TESTS
(INC WATER) FOR AV SPANIELS
(EXCLUDING ESS AND COCKERS)
Saturday, 31 August
Rogate, West Sussex
RESULTS AVAILABLE
PHOTOS NOW AVAILABLE
FINAL CALL FOR MEMBER SUBMISSIONS
FOR OUR 2023 YEARBOOK –
DEADLINE 16 AUGUST!
We are currently putting together our first ever Yearbook, and welcome submissions from our Members on items to be included.
Thanks to Stephanie Shepherd who, together with Lucy Lillicrap and Charlotte Stacey, will be compiling all the detail. Information, including sample layouts, is included on the attached. Please send your submissions to: Stephanie Shepherd
LAGOTTO EXTRAVAGANZA WEEKEND
CANCELLED FOR 2024
(7 & 8 September)
IABTC, Haxey Carr DN9
Run for the LRCGB by the IABTC
Thank you to everyone who helped
man our breed stand at the Game Fair.
We couldn’t have done it without you!
Congratulations to Louise & Sage who took part in Jason Mayhew’s gundog demonstration on Fri & Sat in the Main Ring, proudly demonstrating our breed’s abilities in a working environment.
And Congratulations to the Lagotto Team on their 2nd plade in the minority breed spaniel challenge, again showing the working abilities of our Lagotto on land and in the water.
SINGLE BREED OPEN SHOW
Saturday, 8 June
Beckley, Oxfordshire
RESULTS, CRITIQUE & PHOTOS
Thanks to our Judge, Sergio Scarpellini, and to everyone who helped on the day
Congratulations to our winners
and well done to all of our exhibitors and their wonderful Lagotto.
We hope you enjoyed the day!
CRUFTS – CONGRATULATIONS!
The Committee of the LRCGB would like to congratulate the Best of Breed and Reserve Best of Breedwinners from Crufts, who were also awarded the first Challenge Certificates for our breed in the UK:
BOB: Rozebottel’s Love of my Life (bred and owned by Katrien van Gemert)and RBOB: Rozebottel’s Love at first Sight (bred by Katrien and owned by Jorisa van Lenthe) – Pictured here with Judge, Espen Engh [Norway]
Congratulations also to Louise Ferguson and Truffalusa November Moon From Mizani (Sage) who was placed 1st in the BASC AOV Sporting Spaniels Class for Working Gundogs (Dog) at Crufts 2024, winning The Sportsman Game Feeds Trophy – a fantastic achievement a year after his sire, Dario Della Caveja (Dario) won the same class and trophy!
WORKING GUNDOG CERTIFICATE AWARDS
Huge Congratulations! to Louise Ferguson,
with Dario Della Caveja (Dario) and
Truffalusa November Moon From Mizani (Sage)
for achieving their KC Working Gundog Certificates on Dummies on 3 September