Lake Loving Lagottos
- Battle Lake, MN
Meet the breeder
I'm Desiree H., the breeder behind Lake Loving Lagottos located in Battle Lake, MN. Our Harley loves bird hunting and requires plenty of exercise. They are non shedding and have a wonderful nose, known for truffle hunting. Harley is part of our family, lives in the home with us. She is socialized with our two children as well as exposure to other adults, children, and dogs.
Q. & A. with Desiree
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white 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 Desiree
Desiree 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.
Price
“Puppies will have received their first round of vaccines. They will be AKC registered. Contract will he required, with agreement to spay/neuter at appropriate age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Desiree 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 Desiree 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 Desiree directly.
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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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Desiree.
Breeder's location
Meet in Battle Lake, MN
4393 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Duluth Airport
4250 miles away
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Meet in Duluth, MN
4249 miles away
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More about Desiree
Desiree has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Desiree was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Desiree is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lake Loving 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 health testing
Excellent level
Lake Loving 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease 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).
