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Truffle Puppy Love

By Haskell Harris | January 16, 2009 | Design

Okay, so dogs have nothing to do with style. Or do they?

Whatever your opinion, I have a new (or new to me) breed worth checking out: the Lagotto Romagnolo (pictured below):

How could anyone resist that face?

Any dog that is sweet, beautiful, athletic, and doesn't shed is a no brainer in my book–and the Lagotto fits that description.

But here's the really interesting hook: They were bred in Italy hundreds of years ago to sniff out truffles (yes, truffles) and now that more domestic American farmers are harvesting their own versions of the infamous "black gold," the breed is becoming popular here, for that skill and their other fantastic attributes (listed above).

And don't get me wrong, I'm all for a Portuguese water dog (cousins of the Lagotto BTW) or a Labradoodle in the White House. All I'm saying is that maybe a Lagotto should be on the ballot right there with them.

Mr. President? Thoughts?

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Great looking dog. Do you know what kind of temperament they have? I have a dog that is a pretty rare breed and his name is Beau, short for Beau-cephus, and he is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Check out the slide show @ http://easternexpeditions.com/beaucephus.aspx

By hscdb8 | March 19, 2010 at 02:21  | report | Reply

I played with a litter of these pups at Blackberry Farm back in August 08. They were friendly and energetic. Unfortunately, all of the cuties had been claimed, but the Farm made up for it!

By Granny Smith Green | February 22, 2009 at 03:45  | report | Reply

I want one :)

By style court | January 27, 2009 at 01:33  | Reply

Cute!!!! Thanks for the info on the Lagotto breed - I did not know. Perhaps Mr.President should get two dogs! Loving Garden & Gun!

By Lisa  | January 22, 2009 at 12:32  | report | Reply

Belle Decor, I knew you were the dog-loving type. Thanks for the scoop on a cool breed I knew nothing about. But not sure I'm ready to give up on the Boykin Spaniel.

By Double D | January 16, 2009 at 06:49  | report | Reply

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