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A word about getting a Lagotto!
I get many puppy enquiries and what I find most disappointing is that a good majority of people who are looking for a puppy have never met or even seen a Lagotto! Please do not even consider buying a Lagotto until you have met one, preferably several! The Lagotto Romagnolo Association hold different events throughout the year where you can ask to attend so that you get the opportunity to meet the dogs and their owners!
Buying a Lagotto puppy is NOT buying something of Amazon. Dictating all your requirements to a breeder is just unrealistic! There are some things though that should be standard when buying a pedigree puppy.
A good breeder will decide which puppy is appropriate to your lifestyle!!
BEWARE PUPPY FARMERS!!
Unfortunately we have seen an increase in puppy farmers and scammers with individuals turning up at non existent addresses having paid a deposit.
YOU MUST do your research when buying a puppy and don't expect to get one immediately!! You may be lucky that you're in the right place at the right time. IT could take a year or more of waiting! Any good breeder will ask for a CV of your circumstances and want to speak with you and possibly meet you beforehand.
Ideally you want to meet the breeder beforehand and YES THIS MAY MEAN YOU MAY HAVE TO TRAVEL FAR for the right puppy. Don't expect to find one in your immediate vicinity. This is a RARE BREED.
DO NOT hand over a deposit before seeing the pups and having a good chat with your breeder. If you get a bad feeling then walk away and trust your gut!!
NEVER obtain a puppy from Gumtree, a FreeAd or Marketplace. I would recommend contacting the two UK National Breed Clubs for contact details and information about responsible breeders in the UK.
BEWARE!! - 'I'M A GUNDOG BREEDER OF LAGOTTO! I BREED WORKING LAGOTTOS!. Another sales ploy!
ALL Lagottos are gundogs . It doesn't matter who breeds them! We do not separate show or working. They are all the same.
This breed is still relatively new so is also new to those breeders who like to do Gundog work. They don't have any more expertise about the breed than anyone else and in fact they may know less as the Lagotto has been slow in its popularity with individuals who want to work them to the gun.
IT IS DOWN TO YOU AS THE OWNER to train your dog and to take part in what ever activity you wish. You are the individual that shapes the learning from the day you collect your puppy.
YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A COPY OF THE BREEDERS CONTRACT IN ADVANCE of collecting your puppy. This contract should state any endorsements placed on the registration of your puppy which is highly likely in the case of a responsible breeder of the Lagotto Romagnolo. Question why not if the breeder hasn't done this. see link below.
Endorsements | The Kennel Club
A responsible breeder will also put in their contract that the dog is returned to them at any point in their life if your circumstances have changed and you can no longer keep your dog.
When you collect your puppy you should receive a copy of the puppy's Kennel Club registration certificate. You will be asked to either fill in the back of it or complete online but you MUST see the certificate at the point of collecting your puppy.
Unfortunately a culture of instant gratification means many people want an instant puppy. This puppy could be living with you for 15-16 years. It's important you do as much research as possible and be patient!!
Buying a dog or puppy | Getting a dog | The Kennel Club
I get many puppy enquiries and what I find most disappointing is that a good majority of people who are looking for a puppy have never met or even seen a Lagotto! Please do not even consider buying a Lagotto until you have met one, preferably several! The Lagotto Romagnolo Association hold different events throughout the year where you can ask to attend so that you get the opportunity to meet the dogs and their owners!
Buying a Lagotto puppy is NOT buying something of Amazon. Dictating all your requirements to a breeder is just unrealistic! There are some things though that should be standard when buying a pedigree puppy.
A good breeder will decide which puppy is appropriate to your lifestyle!!
BEWARE PUPPY FARMERS!!
Unfortunately we have seen an increase in puppy farmers and scammers with individuals turning up at non existent addresses having paid a deposit.
YOU MUST do your research when buying a puppy and don't expect to get one immediately!! You may be lucky that you're in the right place at the right time. IT could take a year or more of waiting! Any good breeder will ask for a CV of your circumstances and want to speak with you and possibly meet you beforehand.
Ideally you want to meet the breeder beforehand and YES THIS MAY MEAN YOU MAY HAVE TO TRAVEL FAR for the right puppy. Don't expect to find one in your immediate vicinity. This is a RARE BREED.
DO NOT hand over a deposit before seeing the pups and having a good chat with your breeder. If you get a bad feeling then walk away and trust your gut!!
NEVER obtain a puppy from Gumtree, a FreeAd or Marketplace. I would recommend contacting the two UK National Breed Clubs for contact details and information about responsible breeders in the UK.
BEWARE!! - 'I'M A GUNDOG BREEDER OF LAGOTTO! I BREED WORKING LAGOTTOS!. Another sales ploy!
ALL Lagottos are gundogs . It doesn't matter who breeds them! We do not separate show or working. They are all the same.
This breed is still relatively new so is also new to those breeders who like to do Gundog work. They don't have any more expertise about the breed than anyone else and in fact they may know less as the Lagotto has been slow in its popularity with individuals who want to work them to the gun.
IT IS DOWN TO YOU AS THE OWNER to train your dog and to take part in what ever activity you wish. You are the individual that shapes the learning from the day you collect your puppy.
YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A COPY OF THE BREEDERS CONTRACT IN ADVANCE of collecting your puppy. This contract should state any endorsements placed on the registration of your puppy which is highly likely in the case of a responsible breeder of the Lagotto Romagnolo. Question why not if the breeder hasn't done this. see link below.
Endorsements | The Kennel Club
A responsible breeder will also put in their contract that the dog is returned to them at any point in their life if your circumstances have changed and you can no longer keep your dog.
When you collect your puppy you should receive a copy of the puppy's Kennel Club registration certificate. You will be asked to either fill in the back of it or complete online but you MUST see the certificate at the point of collecting your puppy.
Unfortunately a culture of instant gratification means many people want an instant puppy. This puppy could be living with you for 15-16 years. It's important you do as much research as possible and be patient!!
Buying a dog or puppy | Getting a dog | The Kennel Club
Some good advice on approaching a breeder!
https://rufflyspeaking.wordpress.com/2009/04/26/puppy-buyer-ettiquette/