I'm Kathy O., the breeder behind Florida Lagottos located in Punta Gorda, FL. We are a home-based breeder offering quality Lagotto Romagnolo puppies from Champion European bloodlines. Our dogs are excellent! Our Italian "Truffle Dogs" are bred for health and affectionate temperament. The pups have a curly double coat making them an excellent choice for individuals that suffer from dog hair allergies. Lagottos are highly trainable and excel in scent work. Fall in love with this rustic, intelligent breed.
Q. & A. with Kathy
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are brown roan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes a one-year health guarantee, registry with the North American Purebreed Registry Inc., deworming, microchipping, the first round of vaccinations, and puppy socialization. A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be placed to hold a puppy and will be applied to the full purchase price at time of payment. New owners are responsible for all transportation/delivery expenses.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Kathy offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Kathy directly.
Florida Lagottos meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Dali, mom
Lagotto Romagnolo
About Dali
Dali is a female Lagotto Romagnolo. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathy decided to make her part of their program. Kathy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rubens, dad
Lagotto Romagnolo
About Rubens
Rubens is a male Lagotto Romagnolo. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kathy decided to make him part of their program. Kathy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Florida Lagottos reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Lagotti Romagnoli.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).