



I'm Judith M., the breeder behind Lagotto in Southern California located in Vista, CA. We have combined the rustic Italian dog with dogs that have wonderful temperaments to create the best family pets. We want to preserve the rustic dog that can do the work they were bred to do, with the loving family pet. Our puppies have proven to be good retrievers, while ready to do the bidding of their family.

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

Judith has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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.

“Health Warranty, AKC registration, fully tested parents, socialization, pre-training. Puppy Culture and Avidog methods of raising baby pups. Once I know I can promise you a puppy, I take a deposit that is refundable up to 4 weeks.”
Judith 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 Judith 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 Judith directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Judith.
Meet in Vista, CA
5802 miles away
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Certifications & recognitions
Founding President, Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America, Past President, Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America, Corresponding Secretary, Lagotto Club of America.
Judith has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Judith was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Lagotto in Southern California meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Lagotto Romagnolo
About Truman
Truman is nose work trained and doing exceptionally well in that sport.

Lagotto Romagnolo
About Ori
Ori is a female Lagotto Romagnolo. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Judith decided to make her part of their program. Judith 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.
Excellent level
Lagotto in Southern California 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.
Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD), Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy (BFJE), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases)
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).