Portrait of a Lagotto Romagnolo dog
The Lagotto Romagnolo is the only breed in the world specifically bred to hunt truffles.
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Canis lupus familiaris
The Lagotto Romagnolo is the only breed in the world specifically bred to hunt truffles.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is an ancient breed that's now a rare breed of dog, though it has a prominent place in history.
A Lagotto Romagnolo standing at the water's edge. These types of water dogs have been used to search for truffles, giving it the nickname "truffle dog."
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