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Lagotto Romagnolo Care
- Maintenance: requires frequent coat checks to prevent knots and matting, with controlled brushing and regular trimming to keep a practical length. Bathing is usually done every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on lifestyle, hair length, and how easily the coat picks up dirt or moisture.
- Brushing and combing: use a soft slicker brush, a metal comb, and tools that allow you to gently open the curl without breaking it too much. Check armpits, groin, beard, behind the ears, legs, and collar area carefully, as these are spots where hair compacts more easily. The goal is to keep the coat clean, airy, and under control, respecting its natural curly texture.
- Haircut: the usual trim is done with scissors or clippers, keeping a uniform, functional length all over the body. The head, beard, legs, feet, outlines, and sanitary areas are worked so the dog retains its natural silhouette and the curl remains manageable. The aim is not an ornamental or overly sculpted finish, but a practical, balanced one.
- Special attention: pay close attention to ears, beard, armpits, groin, feet, and the perianal area, as moisture and knots tend to concentrate in these areas. It’s also advisable to dry very thoroughly after bathing to prevent the hair from retaining moisture close to the skin and forming internal mats that are hard to detect at first.
- Recommended grooming appointments: bathing every 4 to 8 weeks and maintenance grooming every 6 to 8 weeks, adjusting the frequency to coat length, the dog’s activity level, and how easily knots form.
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1. BRUSHING AND COMBING
- The Lagotto Romagnolo needs careful, methodical, consistent brushing.
- It’s best not to let too much time pass between checks because the dense curl tends to join together close to the skin, especially in friction areas.
- Ideally, work in layers, checking with a comb to ensure there are no hidden knots in the armpits, groin, beard, behind the ears, and legs.
- The goal is not a straight or fluffed look, but a clean, controlled curl with a natural appearance.
Dog Conditioner Lagotto Romagnolo
The conditioner Artero Mix is perfect for conditioning your pet’s coat, either dry or wet, and leave-in.
Slicker Brush for Lagotto Romagnolo
The slicker brush Artero Rufus is the ideal tool to detangle and stretch your Lagotto Romagnolo’s hair.
Comb for Lagotto Romagnolo
The comb Artero Ginger is designed to open up the coat and remove tangles, even removing shedding hair thanks to its durability.
Slicker Brush for Lagotto Romagnolo
The slicker brush Artero Nala allows moderate movement and achieves a deep brushing that can quickly detangle the coat.
Brush for Lagotto Romagnolo
The brush Artero Nova is ideal for brushing fine coats and adding shine to the layers of the fur.
2. BATHING
- Bathing should be done with gentle products suitable for curly or woolly hair, that clean without drying out or leaving heavy residue.
- In this breed, poor drying makes later maintenance much harder, because retained moisture encourages knots and matting.
- That’s why, in addition to bathing, it’s essential to dry the entire coat thoroughly down to the roots, especially in a dog with so much hair and density.
Shampoo for Lagotto Romagnolo
The Artero Vitalizante is the perfect solution for your Airedale, as it’s an ideal shampoo for harsh coats.
Conditioner for Lagotto Romagnolo
The Artero Protein Vital provides a great moisturizing and nourishing effect on hair and skin.
Flash Conditioner
When a bath is needed, the Artero Acondicionador Flash will be a great option for our Lagotto Romagnolo, as it removes static electricity and doesn’t create greasiness.
Dry Shampoo
The shampoo Artero Speed restores the coat’s first-day cleanliness and can be used dry without washing.
3. HYGIENE
- Hygiene should include frequent checks of ears, nails, paw pads, beard, and the perianal area.
- The beard and mouth area tend to collect moisture and debris easily, and the hair on the feet and in sanitary areas needs regular control to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
- In a breed with this type of curl, these routines help greatly to prevent trapped dirt, small localized knots, and rapid coat deterioration between grooming sessions.
Ear Cleaner
Artero Oto, ear-cleaning lotion that removes wax, cleans deeply, and helps prevent infections and bad odors.
Sunscreen
The Artero Block is the best solution to protect our pet’s coat and skin from external factors like the sun.
Bad Breath Spray
The Artero X-Mint will help us prevent bad breath in our pet, also protecting their teeth.
Repair Cream
We will use Artero Dfender to cover, moisturize, and heal different dry areas of our pet such as paw pads or nose.
Dips Finger Pads for Ears
For proper ear hygiene we will use the Dips Finger Pads for Ears. These remove wax and dirt from the outer ear area.
Dips Finger Pads for Teeth
Finally, to maintain good oral hygiene and keep teeth clean and healthy, we will use the Dips Finger Pads For Teeth.
What is the Lagotto Romagnolo like?
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a small-to-medium-sized dog, compact, rustic, and very recognizable for its dense, curly, wool-textured coat. The hair forms tight, uniform curls all over the body, including the head, where the beard, eyebrows, and moustache are part of its typical expression. It should not give the impression of silky, straight, or shiny hair, but rather an abundant coat, coarse on the surface, and highly functional.
It is a natural-looking breed, not one for decorative grooming, and its coat has a protective function against moisture and outdoor work. In addition to the outer curl, it has visible undercoat, which makes the overall coat denser and prone to compacting if not properly maintained. When the hair grows too long or isn’t checked frequently, it can mat easily, especially in friction or damp areas.
In grooming, the Lagotto needs constant maintenance to keep the curl healthy, airy, and manageable. The goal is not to straighten, open up excessively, or sculpt the coat with an artificial finish, but to keep a practical, uniform length that respects its natural shape. It’s a breed that requires more control than others with short or harsh coats, because the tight curl and coat density mean that any neglect quickly turns into knots, matting, and more difficult daily upkeep.
