I'm Carolyn T., the breeder behind LambsCreek Lagotto located in Newport News, VA. Our dogs excel both in and out of the show ring. They are excellent representations of the breed and have solid temperaments. We take responsible breeding very seriously, and we’re thorough in health testing and caring for our dogs. We make sure each puppy gets the proper group and individual attention that it needs to thrive, performing daily early neurological stimulation exercises and new socialization opportunities. We actively participate in performance events with our breeding stock, earning titles in front and behind their registered names. We do all that we can to prepare puppies for their future roles and families.
Q. & A. with Carolyn
Why did you start breeding?
After co-owning a top male special (Jacques), that won Best of Breed at Westminster and LRCA National Specialty in CA, we were able to get our first brood-bitch sired by Jacques. Macaroon, shown above, is a Grand Champion and has earned advanced scent work and other titles. We proofed our Lagotti in conformation (showing) and performance, as well as conducted extensive health testing on sires and dams before considering breeding. We are a small family breeder, striving to improve the health, temperament, and welfare of the breed.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Carolyn
Carolyn 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
Connect with Carolyn to learn more details about pricing.
“Please contact breeder for pricing information. Once puppies are safely born and thriving, we collect a small deposit around week five from families that have received a puppy acknowledgement, and we have received their signed contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carolyn 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 Carolyn 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 Carolyn directly.
LambsCreek Lagotto 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
Cannoli, dad
Lagotto Romagnolo
About Cannoli
Cannoli is a male Lagotto Romagnolo. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carolyn decided to make him part of their program. Carolyn 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.
Macaroon, mom
Lagotto Romagnolo
About Macaroon
Macaroon is a female Lagotto Romagnolo. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carolyn decided to make her part of their program. Carolyn 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
LambsCreek Lagotto 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (NAD), Spanish Water Dog Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), 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).