Lagotto Romagnolo Diets

Posted on Jun 19, 2022, Kritika Acharya

Feeding

Lagotto Romagnolo dog breed is originated from Romagna, Italy. As the name Lagotto suggest they are ‘curly coated duck retriever’. They are also known as wet dogs as they originally were bred for the purpose of truffle hunting in the wetlands in Marshland, Romagna.

This breed of dog has an excellent smelling ability and is thickly coated protecting them from harsh and cold climates. They are very active dogs and also make a great companion and family dogs. They love outdoor and outdoor activities very much.

Lagotto Romagnolo Feeding Chart

8-12 weeks	4 meals a day
3-6 months old	3 meals a day
6 months – 1-year-old	2 bowls of food a day

Table: Lagotto Romagnola Feeding Chart

The above table shows the basic feeding times a day for your Lagotto Romagnola. But it may differ according to your dog and the feeding chart can be adjusted accordingly. Some dogs may eat one heavy meal a day when they reach the mark of one year whereas some may consume 2 bowls of food per day. It totally depends upon the dog and the owner of the dog.

Raw Foods Are Best For Lagotto Romagnolo

Raw foods are best for your Lagotto Romagnola rather than the kibble or other dog food you get to buy in stores. Not only for Lagotto Romagnola but raw foods are best for almost all dogs. The stomach of dogs is not designed to digest the store products with artificial contents.

Image: Raw Foods for dog
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Sometimes dog food may contain additional fats and starch that will not be suitable for the well-being of your dog. Rather than taking the risk and consuming them, it is better you approach the raw food. This doesn’t mean you only have to feed your dog raw food you can feed them store brought products. It solely depends upon the owner.