| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Origin | Italy |
| Size Category | Medium |
| Category | Dog |
| Original Purpose | Water retriever, truffle hunting |
| Weight Range | 11–16 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 41–48 cm |
| Lifespan | 15–17 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 8 years |
| Exercise Needs | 60-90 min/day, walking, swimming, scent work |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Brushing several times weekly, professional clipping 3-4 times a year |
| Annual Exam Focus | Eye examination, joint health, dental check, skin and coat condition, neurological evaluation |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy | puppy | high | Yes | Recommended |
| Lagotto Storage Disease | adult | high | Yes | Recommended |
| Hip Dysplasia | adult | medium | Yes | Recommended |
| Patellar Luxation | adult | medium | Yes | Recommended |
| Cerebellar Abiotrophy | adult | low | Yes | Recommended |
| Risk Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 4/9 |
| Daily Activity | 60 minutes |
| Litter Size | 4–6 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | Low |
| CHIC Required Tests | Hip Dysplasia, Eye Examination, Patellar Luxation, Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy, Lagotto Storage Disease |
| Neonatal Weight | 250–400 g |
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| Anxiety Proneness | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Loud noises, separation from owners, unfamiliar environments |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | Moderate |
| Calming Interventions | Desensitization training, puzzle toys, regular exercise, safe spaces, pheromone diffusers |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | Low |
| Locomotion | Trotting, swimming, jumping, digging, running |
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| Social | Greeting with tail wags, play bowing, sniffing, leaning against humans |
| Comfort | Self-grooming, resting in cool spots, stretching, rolling in grass |
| Stress/Displacement | Pacing, excessive panting, lip licking, yawning, hiding |
| Breed-Specific | Truffle searching, digging, water retrieving, scent tracking |
| Types | Barking, whining, grunting, sighing |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 150-2000 Hz |
| Tendency | Moderate |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Tail wagging frequency, ear position, body posture, facial expressions, digging motions |
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| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Alert barking at strangers, whining when anxious, excited barking during play, grunting when comfortable |
| Interspecies Communication | Responsive to human gestures, highly attuned to human tone of voice, uses eye contact to communicate needs |