Joyful Lagotti
- Lothian, MD
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Katherine H., the breeder behind Joyful Lagotti located in Lothian, MD.
Q. & A. with Katherine
Why did you start breeding?
I started with getting Trixie. I thought I might like to have a litter one day, so I needed to work toward her AKC CH title. She earned that quickly and then we started on nosework. She excelled at that. Her first litter, out of GCHB CH Horizon's All American (won over 338 dogs at Raduno in 2023) was born in 2021. I kept Abigail and Marcella and have loved and enjoyed them since.What makes your program special?
I work on cutting edge health issues which keeps me apprised of the latest knowledge and testing available on health. I do the required health testing and more. All is listed, good and bad (a few missing teeth). I raise puppies to be brave, resilient and attentive to people.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, off-white, orange, brown roan, and brown. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Katherine
Katherine 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
"Contact breeder. The price includes worming, first puppy vaccinations, forever microchip, health exam, AKC Limited Registration. Refundable only if I do not have a puppy for you."
Contract & health guarantee
Katherine 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 Katherine 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 Katherine directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katherine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lothian, MD
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dulles, Reagan National and BWI
More about Katherine
Club memberships
Katherine is a member of Kennel Club of Anne Arundel and Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, Licensed Veterinarian, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Katherine has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Katherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Katherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Joyful Lagotti 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
Abigail, mom
Lagotto Romagnolo
About Abigail
Abigail is a sweet girl and accomplished having achieved an AKC Championship in conformation, a CGCU and Trick Dog titles. She is a sweet girl, she is very adaptable to all situations and has traveled to Italy and shown in the Italian Raduno where over 300 dogs gathered last October. Abigail showed in Open Class where 40 entries and was made it to the last cut. She achieved Excellents from each judge she showed under. Abigail loves her people, is warm and cuddly. She is also an explorer and loves hikes. She is the perfect companion!
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Joyful Lagotti 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Animal Genetics Panel, Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD), Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy (BFJE)
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).
