Ruffles

Ruffles is a Lagotto Romagnolo, he is a working breed, active boy, he is not a poodle x and will need someone familiar with the breed or that are experienced dog owners or have an interest in dog training or dog sports. Within your inquiry please mention how you meet the above paragraph.

First we are going to mention his traits that need management and/or ongoing training and his needs, please mention in your inquiry how you can meet these needs.

- Ruffles needs to be the only dog living in the home and not taken places where he will meet other dogs.
- Ruffles is very strong on lead and can react to other dogs when out walking on lead.
- Ruffles would benefit from a running partner, or dog sports either organised or home based, eg scent work, agility, obedience, dock diving.
- His owners need experience in dog training, more than just the basics, “sit, down and stay” or someone who will regularly engage with a trainer.
- He will need washing and clipping every 6 months and weekly brushing.
- Ruffles is looking for his people home more often than not.
- He loves water, so would love access to it to swim.
- He requires a large securely fenced yard.
- Ruffles has a loud bark and isn't afraid to use it, he is not suited to apartment or unit living. He loves to dig, so having a digging patch would be a great enrichment activity.

Please read on if you are meeting the above requirements.

A bit about the breed.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a lively, intelligent breed that exhibits endurance and agility befitting a water-retrieving dog.
The Lagotto Romagnolo has a natural ability to search and guard. (Guarding can look like barking at strange things and people, and not wanting to share resources)

If you are still with us and thinking you can meet Ruffles needs, read on for his good qualities.
- Ruffles is a bundle of energy who loves life, being with his people and everything fun!
- He’s happiest when running around or splashing around in water.
- He is very smart and thrives on learning and will do anything for food.
- Ruffles is already toilet trained, sleeps well in a crate, and has been great with free run of the house.
- He’s also a superstar at scent training and loves mental challenges as much as physical ones.
- Once he knows you, he’ll come up for pats and attention and show his affectionate side.
- Once his physical and mental needs are met, he is happy to chill with his people.
- Ruffles is great in the car and loves being with his people.
- Ruffles is great in the car and loves being with his people.

Ruffles needs more than just a normal pet home; he is looking for an experienced active home.

*The breed is to the best of our knowledge from the information we've been given.*

*PLEASE read the ‘profile’ thoroughly before enquiring in detail.*

*Please only apply if you are ready to meet and adopt this pet now, and if all family members are in support of the adoption.*