Lagotto Romagnolo Health Information
This breed has no particular predisposition for diseases of the skin or for otitis, as long as the coat is properly looked after and checks made for parasites. Among hereditary conditions there is a certain incidence of hip dysplasia, for which a control program exists to only breed dogs with verified good hips. In Great Britain there have been a few reports of cerebella anomaly which usually is manifested before 10 weeks of age. Buying a puppy from a reputable breeder who knows the genetic history of the parents should eliminate any danger of this for the new owner.
An interesting article about hip dysplasia written by Dr. Tom Phillips in 1998 can be read in the "Documents" section of the "Documents & Archives" page of this website.
Also check out the "Useful Information" in the "Links" section for articles on comparing PennHip and OFA, and Progesterone Testing for Successful Breeding.
 
Photo Courtesy of Vera Mendes
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