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Lagotto Romagnolo Breeder
Breeding with Heart, Health & Heritage
Welcome to Mizani Lagotto. We are a small, dedicated breeding programme focused on producing healthy, well-socialised Lagotto Romagnolo puppies with exceptional temperaments.
Your Breeder
Meet Louise Mizen-Ferguson
My passion for Lagotto Romagnolo began over a decade ago when I first encountered this remarkable breed. What started as admiration quickly became a lifelong dedication to preserving and improving the breed.
As a KC Assured Breeder, I am committed to the highest standards of health testing, socialisation, and ethical breeding practices. Every litter is carefully planned to enhance temperament, health, and breed type while ensuring our puppies go to loving, prepared homes.
I believe in complete transparency with puppy families and maintain lifelong relationships with the dogs I breed. My home is always open to prospective families who wish to meet our dogs and see how they are raised.
The Breed
About the Lagotto Romagnolo
An ancient Italian breed with a remarkable history and wonderful characteristics
Italian Heritage
Originating from the Romagna region of Italy, the Lagotto is one of the oldest water retriever breeds. Today, they are the world's only recognised truffle-hunting breed.
Wonderful Temperament
Lagottos are intelligent, affectionate, and eager to please. They form strong bonds with their families and are known for their gentle, playful nature with children.
Low-Shedding Coat
Their distinctive curly, wool-like coat is low-shedding, making them a popular choice for allergy sufferers. Regular grooming keeps their coat healthy and mat-free.
Highly Trainable
As working dogs, Lagottos are highly intelligent and respond well to positive training methods. They excel in scent work, agility, and obedience.
Medium-Sized
Standing 41-48cm at the shoulder, Lagottos are a sturdy, medium-sized breed. They adapt well to various living situations, from country homes to city apartments.
Active Companions
While adaptable, Lagottos are active dogs who enjoy daily exercise and mental stimulation. They love water, walks, and especially activities that engage their keen nose.
100%
Health Tested
BVA
Hip & Elbow Scheme
DNA
Full Panel Testing
Annual
Eye Examinations
Our Promise
Health-First Breeding
At Mizani Lagotto, the health and wellbeing of our dogs is paramount. We believe responsible breeding starts with comprehensive health testing and complete transparency with puppy families.
- Eye Testing: Annual BVA/KC eye examinations for all breeding dogs
- Hip Scoring: BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme scoring with results well below breed average
- Elbow Grading: BVA/KC Elbow Dysplasia Scheme grading for all breeding stock
- DNA Testing: Comprehensive panel including Juvenile Epilepsy (JE), Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD), and other relevant tests
All test results are published on our website and certificates are available upon request. We encourage prospective families to ask questions and review our dogs' health records.
Our Family
Meet Our Dogs
Each of our dogs is a cherished family member with their own unique personality
ShowBrood
Twiggy
activeTruffalusa Harvest Moon from Mizani
Our foundation girl with exceptional temperament
Meet Twiggy
ShowStudImport
Dario
activeDario della Caveja (Imp Ita) AW4
Proven international stud with outstanding structure and movement
Meet Dario
ShowStud
Sage
activeTruffalusa November Moon from Mizani
Proven stud with excellent health scores and successful litters
Meet Sage
Upcoming Puppies
Planned Litters
We carefully plan each litter to produce healthy, well-tempered puppies
Planned
Twiggy x Tiger
An exciting planned pairing of Twiggy and Tiger (Tigre di Casa Ghini). Both parents are fully health tested with excellent scores. This pairing brings together our foundation girl with our imported Italian stud.
Register InterestInterested in a Mizani Puppy?
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have questions about the breed, our dogs, or upcoming litters, please don't hesitate to get in touch.